How far is Knoxville, TN from Crossville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Crossville, TN is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.33 mi
01h 20m
Flight
61.87 mi
99.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.58 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossville
Wed, May 13, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Wed, May 13, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-13T20:53
Arrive Crossville
Wed, May 13, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:21 AM to 10:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
34.6 mi
00h 40m
To Crossville
34.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Crossville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Crossville.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    45.9 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    1130 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1273 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Crossville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
45.9 mi · 66%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 27%
Peavine Road
2.87 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

45.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 40m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near Crossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Crossville?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Knoxville and 34.7 miles from Crossville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Crossville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near Crossville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Crossville. Straight-line distance: 61.87 mi (99.57 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Crossville

#2 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Crossville (-85.0269, 35.94896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Crossville, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 20:53:32, although it is 19:53:32 in Crossville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.