How far is Knoxville, TN from Gordonsville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Gordonsville, TN is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.3 mi
02h 26m
Flight
113.15 mi
182.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.15 mi
Kilometers
182.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.3 mi
Kilometers
211.3 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, Jun 1, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-06-01T12:44
Arrive Gordonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
65.6 mi
01h 13m
To Gordonsville
65.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 53: Carthage, Gordonsville

    1218 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gordonsville Highway

    2372 ft · 1 min · Gordonsville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
110 mi · 83%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 14%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Gordonsville Highway
0.45 mi
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 13m from Knoxville
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gordonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Knoxville and 65.7 miles from Gordonsville.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gordonsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Gordonsville. Straight-line distance: 113.15 mi (182.1 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Gordonsville

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates36.1725600, -85.9297100
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Gordonsville (-85.92971, 36.17256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Gordonsville, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 12:44:37, although it is 11:44:37 in Gordonsville.

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.