How far is Knoxville, TN from Jacksboro, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Jacksboro, TN is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Jacksboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Jacksboro.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Jacksboro.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Jacksboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Jacksboro?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Knoxville and 17 miles from Jacksboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Jacksboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Jacksboro. Straight-line distance: 29.45 mi (47.39 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksboro
Human settlement in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 36.3300800, -84.1838200 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksboro (-84.18382, 36.33008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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