How far is Knoxville, TN from Kingston, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Kingston, TN is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.86 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.35 mi
53.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.35 mi
Kilometers
53.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.86 mi
Kilometers
57.71 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Knoxville
17.9 mi
00h 20m
To Kingston
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 58 South: Kingston

    963 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 58 South: Kingston

    601 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kentucky Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 52%
Nashville
15.5 mi · 43%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.34 mi · 1%
TN 58 South
0.3 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
00h 20m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Knoxville and 18 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Kingston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 33.35 mi (53.67 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Kingston

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates35.8809100, -84.5085400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Kingston (-84.50854, 35.88091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Kingston. The current time is 22:49:04.

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.