How far is Knoxville, TN from Gleason, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Gleason, TN is about 316.2 miles (508.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.12 mi
05h 56m
Flight
262.53 mi
422.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.53 mi
Kilometers
422.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.12 mi
Kilometers
508.75 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gleason
Tue, May 5, 2:46 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Tue, May 5, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-05T09:49
Arrive Gleason
Tue, May 5, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Knoxville
157.9 mi
02h 58m
To Gleason
158.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  21. 21

    Turn left

    17 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gleason Newberry Store Road

    2169 ft · 43 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1205 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 49%
I 40 West
119 mi · 38%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 58m from Knoxville
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gleason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.8 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Knoxville and 158.3 miles from Gleason.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gleason.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Juliet, 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 Mount Juliet.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Gleason. Straight-line distance: 262.53 mi (422.5 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.23 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
22.32 gal · 84.46 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.46 $94.93
Premium $4.65 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.30 $59.19 $118.39

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Gleason, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 09:49:16, although it is 08:49:16 in Gleason.

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.