How far is Knoxville, TN from La Vergne, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and La Vergne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and La Vergne.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
142 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet
1617 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Mount Juliet Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Mount Juliet Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hobson Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Hobson Pike
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Murfreesboro Pike
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
3279 ft · 1 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto George Chaney Street
537 ft · 11 sec · George Chaney Street
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
535 ft · 18 sec · Old Nashville Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Waldron Road
1164 ft · 53 sec · Waldron Road
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Continue on Waldron Road
624 ft · 34 sec · Waldron Road
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Turn left onto Mason Road
33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and La Vergne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
142 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vergne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to La Vergne?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 88.2 miles from Knoxville and 88.5 miles from La Vergne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and La Vergne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vergne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 148.82 mi (239.5 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vergne
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 35,646 |
| Coordinates | 36.0156200, -86.5819400 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
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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