How far is Knoxville, TN from Fairfield Glade, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Fairfield Glade, TN is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.32 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.06 mi
87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.06 mi
Kilometers
87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.32 mi
Kilometers
117.99 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield Glade
Wed, May 13, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Wed, May 13, 11:50 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 Fairfield Glade
Wed, May 13, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
36.6 mi
00h 44m
To Fairfield Glade
36.7 mi
00h 44m

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 Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Fairfield Glade.

  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 · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Peavine Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
45.9 mi · 63%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 25%
Peavine Road
6.3 mi · 9%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi · 1%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 44m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Fairfield Glade?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36.6 miles from Knoxville and 36.7 miles from Fairfield Glade.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Fairfield Glade, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Glade.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Fairfield Glade. Straight-line distance: 54.06 mi (87 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Fairfield Glade

#2 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Fairfield Glade (-84.88634, 36.00035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 Fairfield Glade, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 20:53:54, although it is 19:53:54 in Fairfield Glade.

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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.