How far is Knoxville, TN from Luttrell, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Luttrell, TN is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.07 mi
00h 55m
Flight
40.14 mi
64.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.14 mi
Kilometers
64.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.07 mi
Kilometers
74.15 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luttrell
Mon, May 25, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-25T04:59
Arrive Luttrell
Mon, May 25, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
23.1 mi
00h 27m
To Luttrell
23.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1836 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Oakland Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stockton Valley Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Stockton Valley Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stockton Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
21.9 mi · 47%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 40%
Oakland Road
3.7 mi · 8%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
SR 322
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

21.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
00h 27m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Luttrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Knoxville and 23.1 miles from Luttrell.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Luttrell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Luttrell. Straight-line distance: 40.14 mi (64.6 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

Town in Tennessee

Population1,088
Coordinates35.6539600, -84.5291000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Luttrell (-84.5291, 35.65396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Luttrell. The current time is 04:59:10.

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.