How far is Knoxville, TN from Graysville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Graysville, TN is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
85.48 mi
01h 42m
Flight
74.31 mi
119.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.31 mi
Kilometers
119.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graysville
Sun, May 31, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-31T09:50
Arrive Graysville
Sun, May 31, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Knoxville
42.7 mi
00h 51m
To Graysville
42.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood

    1143 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Roane Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Rhea County Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dayton Avenue

    2319 ft · 48 sec · Dayton Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · Dayton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pikeville Avenue

    96 m · 9 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Pikeville Avenue

    968 ft · 27 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pikeville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
31.4 mi · 37%
Nashville
20.2 mi · 24%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 22%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7%
Spring City Highway
4.35 mi · 5%
South Roane Street
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Continue on Rhea County Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
00h 51m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Graysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Knoxville and 42.8 miles from Graysville.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Graysville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Graysville. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Graysville (-85.0844, 35.44701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Graysville. The current time is 09:50:22.

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.