How far is Knoxville, TN from Harrogate, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
69.98 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.4 mi
73.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.4 mi
Kilometers
73.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.98 mi
Kilometers
112.62 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrogate
Mon, May 25, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-25T17:54
Arrive Harrogate
Mon, May 25, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Jacksboro
TN

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

From Knoxville
35 mi
00h 42m
To Harrogate
35 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway

    3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
29.7 mi · 43%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 26%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 14%
West Central Avenue
6.3 mi · 9%
Jacksboro Pike
3.31 mi · 5%
Cumberland Gap Highway
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksboro
00h 42m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Jacksboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Knoxville and 35 miles from Harrogate.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 45.4 mi (73.06 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Harrogate. The current time is 17:54:08.

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.