How far is Knoxville, TN from Mason, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Mason, TN is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Mason.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Mason.
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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
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
160 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 179
1622 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Dancyville Road
2511 ft · 55 sec · Dancyville Road
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Turn left onto Stanton Koko Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Stanton Koko Road
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Continue on Main Street South
3128 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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Continue on West Main Street
1046 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Mason.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
160 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mason.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Mason?
The road trip is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.6 miles from Knoxville and 177.2 miles from Mason.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.06 one way or $94.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Mason, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mason.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Mason. Straight-line distance: 317.18 mi (510.45 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mason
Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,535 |
| Coordinates | 35.4117500, -89.5328500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mason (-89.53285, 35.41175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $47.06 | $94.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.08 | $106.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.08 | $116.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.19 | $132.39 |
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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