How far is Knoxville, TN from Lebanon, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Lebanon.
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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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lee Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
3.1 mi · 8 min · Old Alabama Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road
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Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest
91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
64.2 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Knoxville and 47.8 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 85.75 mi (138 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 38,086 |
| Coordinates | 35.0514600, -84.9585600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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