How far is Knoxville, TN from Lone Oak, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Lone Oak, TN is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.42 mi
02h 29m
Flight
96.62 mi
155.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.42 mi
Kilometers
203.45 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Oak
Mon, Nov 9, 1:09 AM CST
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, Nov 9, 4:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-11-08T23:39
Arrive Lone Oak
Mon, Nov 9, 2:09 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Calhoun
TN

Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Knoxville
63.2 mi
01h 14m
To Lone Oak
63.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Lone Oak.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Taft Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Taft Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Hall Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 66%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 15%
Taft Highway
7.25 mi · 6%
Chattanooga
5.75 mi · 5%
US 27 North
4.39 mi · 3%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
01h 14m from Knoxville
Leave By
1:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Clear near Lone Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Lone Oak?

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Knoxville and 63.3 miles from Lone Oak.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Clear near Lone Oak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Lone Oak. Straight-line distance: 96.62 mi (155.5 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lone Oak

Lone Oak is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2006300, -85.3641300
Altitude611
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Lone Oak (-85.36413, 35.20063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.35
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $16.18 $32.35
Mid-grade $4.10 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.52 $20.16 $40.32
Diesel $5.86 $26.12 $52.24

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Lone Oak, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 23:39:49, although it is 22:39:49 in Lone Oak.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.