How far is Knoxville, TN from Harrison, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Harrison, TN is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.4 mi
01h 57m
Flight
90.04 mi
144.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.4 mi
Kilometers
161.58 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 PM EST
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-11-06T21:22
Arrive Harrison
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EST
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
Niota
TN

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

From Knoxville
50.2 mi
00h 58m
To Harrison
50.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317 East

    2315 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Volkswagen Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Volkswagen Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Ferdinand Piëch Way

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Ferdinand Piëch Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    2013 ft · 44 sec · Highway 58

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Church Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    789 ft · 35 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
75.5 mi · 75%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 19%
Ferdinand Piëch Way
2.68 mi · 3%
Volkswagen Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

75.5 mi · 01h 22m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
00h 58m from Knoxville
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Knoxville and 50.2 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Harrison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.91 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1136800, -85.1380100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Harrison (-85.13801, 35.11368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.15 $14.69 $29.38
Premium $4.56 $16.15 $32.31
Diesel $5.90 $20.88 $41.75

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Harrison. The current time is 21:22:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.