How far is Knoxville, TN from Fairview, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Fairview, TN is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.01 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.66 mi
28.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.66 mi
Kilometers
28.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.01 mi
Kilometers
32.21 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, May 29, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Fri, May 29, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-29T14:58
Arrive Fairview
Fri, May 29, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rockford
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
10 mi
00h 18m
To Fairview
10 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    39 m · 9 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    2586 ft · 1 min · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Martin Mill Pike

    1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ogle Avenue

    1797 ft · 39 sec · Ogle Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maryville Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Five Points Roundabout

    43 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2078 ft · 54 sec · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Garwood Lane

    855 ft · 40 sec · Garwood Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Niles Ferry Road

    2822 ft · 1 min · Old Niles Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Knoxville Highway
5.16 mi · 26%
Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 24%
East Broadway Avenue
3.14 mi · 16%
West Broadway Avenue
2.56 mi · 13%
Chapman Highway
0.96 mi · 5%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
0.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Knoxville Highway

Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

5.16 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
00h 18m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Knoxville and 10 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 17.66 mi (28.42 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Fairview (-84.00935, 35.71536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Fairview. The current time is 14:58:53.

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.