How far is Knoxville, TN from Jamestown, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Jamestown, TN is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.39 mi
03h 10m
Flight
140.01 mi
225.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.01 mi
Kilometers
225.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.39 mi
Kilometers
279.05 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Tue, Apr 28, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Tue, Apr 28, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-28T14:07
Arrive Jamestown
Tue, Apr 28, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
86.6 mi
01h 35m
To Jamestown
86.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sulphur Springs Road

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sulphur Springs Road

    29 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Road

    2136 ft · 59 sec · Sulphur Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leanna Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 77%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.4 mi · 11%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
Sulphur Springs Road
0.7 mi
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
140 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 35m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Knoxville and 86.8 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 140.01 mi (225.33 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Jamestown (-86.42388, 35.9384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Jamestown, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 14:07:30, although it is 13:07:30 in Jamestown.

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.