How far is Knoxville, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Town 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 Goodlettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Goodlettsville.
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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
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage
1326 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Burwood Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive
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Continue on Rivergate Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Turn slight right
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2750 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Goodlettsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
147 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Goodlettsville?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Knoxville and 90.8 miles from Goodlettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Goodlettsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 157.81 mi (253.97 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodlettsville
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.3231100, -86.7133300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.77 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
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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