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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.68 mi
03h 20m
Flight
148.82 mi
239.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.82 mi
Kilometers
239.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.68 mi
Kilometers
284.34 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vergne
Sun, May 31, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-30T22:50
Arrive La Vergne
Sun, May 31, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:21 AM to 10:21 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
10:18 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
88.2 mi
01h 40m
To La Vergne
88.5 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet

    1617 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Mount Juliet Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hobson Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Hobson Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Murfreesboro Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    3279 ft · 1 min · Murfreesboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto George Chaney Street

    537 ft · 11 sec · George Chaney Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    535 ft · 18 sec · Old Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Waldron Road

    1164 ft · 53 sec · Waldron Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Waldron Road

    624 ft · 34 sec · Waldron Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mason Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
142 mi · 80%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 11%
Hobson Pike
7.06 mi · 4%
North Mount Juliet Road
4.38 mi · 2%
Murfreesboro Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 40m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
La Vergne

#2 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.6 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.2 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and La Vergne, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 22:50:47, although it is 21:50:47 in La Vergne.

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.