How far is Knoxville, TN from Harriman, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Harriman, TN is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.18 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.38 mi
56.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.38 mi
Kilometers
56.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.18 mi
Kilometers
66.28 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harriman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-18T22:15
Arrive Harriman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
20.6 mi
00h 24m
To Harriman
20.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 29: Harriman, Midtown

    951 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Ridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pine Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ruritan Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ruritan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Roane Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 45%
Nashville
17.6 mi · 43%
Pine Ridge Road
1.39 mi · 3%
Ruritan Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
00h 24m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Harriman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Knoxville and 20.6 miles from Harriman.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Harriman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Harriman. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Harriman

City in Tennessee

Population6,182
Coordinates35.9339600, -84.5524400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Harriman (-84.55244, 35.93396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Harriman. The current time is 22:15:49.

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.