How far is Knoxville, TN from Gruetli-Laager, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
133.79 mi
02h 47m
Flight
103.58 mi
166.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.58 mi
Kilometers
166.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.79 mi
Kilometers
215.31 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gruetli-Laager
Tue, May 26, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Tue, May 26, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-26T07:13
Arrive Gruetli-Laager
Tue, May 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Spring City
TN

Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Knoxville
66.9 mi
01h 23m
To Gruetli-Laager
66.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Gruetli-Laager.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Gruetli-Laager.

  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

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rifle Range Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rifle Range Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Artillery Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Artillery Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Rifle Range Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Gruetli-Laager.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Pike
35.5 mi · 27%
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 24%
Nashville
20.2 mi · 15%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 14%
Rifle Range Road
6.9 mi · 5%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring City
01h 23m from Knoxville
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gruetli-Laager.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Gruetli-Laager?

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Knoxville and 66.9 miles from Gruetli-Laager.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gruetli-Laager.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Gruetli-Laager. Straight-line distance: 103.58 mi (166.7 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Gruetli-Laager

#2 Gruetli-Laager

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,734
Coordinates35.3723000, -85.6180300
Altitude584
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Gruetli-Laager (-85.61803, 35.3723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Gruetli-Laager, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 07:13:46, although it is 06:13:46 in Gruetli-Laager.

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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.