How far is Knoxville, TN from Falling Water, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Falling Water, TN is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Falling Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Falling Water.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
1143 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Roane Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
19.5 mi · 22 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Dayton Pike
1353 ft · 27 sec · Dayton Pike
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Continue on Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Falling Water.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rhea County Highway
Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Falling Water?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Knoxville and 53.3 miles from Falling Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Falling Water. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.05 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falling Water (-85.25357, 35.20312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $15.60 | $31.21 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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