How far is Knoxville, TN from Fairview, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Fairview, TN is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.53 mi
03h 53m
Flight
178.97 mi
288.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.97 mi
Kilometers
288.03 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.53 mi
Kilometers
327.55 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM CST
Return by in Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 7:24 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
101.6 mi
01h 56m
To Fairview
102 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

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

    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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431: 21st Avenue South, Hillsboro Pike

    985 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 431 South: Hillsboro Pike

    2685 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hillsboro Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodmont Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodmont Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harding Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Harding Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 76%
Harding Pike
19.4 mi · 10%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 9%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
4.18 mi · 2%
Woodmont Boulevard
2.34 mi · 1%
I 24 East
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
179 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 56m from Knoxville
Leave By
9:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Partly Sunny 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 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Knoxville and 102 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.44 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Partly Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 178.97 mi (288.03 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9820100, -87.1214000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Fairview (-87.1214, 35.98201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $26.44
Round trip
$52.87
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $26.44 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.15 $29.80 $59.59
Premium $4.56 $32.76 $65.52
Diesel $5.90 $42.34 $84.68

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Fairview, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 15:31:03, although it is 14:31:03 in Fairview.

Distance to Other Cities

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