How far is Knoxville, TN from Mount Juliet, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Mount Juliet, TN is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
164.55 mi
03h 01m
Flight
146 mi
234.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146 mi
Kilometers
234.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.55 mi
Kilometers
264.81 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Juliet
Mon, May 25, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-25T04:06
Arrive Mount Juliet
Mon, May 25, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:01 AM to 10:01 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
10:58 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
82.1 mi
01h 30m
To Mount Juliet
82.4 mi
01h 30m

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
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Mount Juliet.

  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 · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Mount Juliet Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mount Juliet Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
142 mi · 86%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 11%
North Mount Juliet Road
2.1 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi
Henley Street
0.34 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 30m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Juliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Mount Juliet?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 82.1 miles from Knoxville and 82.4 miles from Mount Juliet.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Juliet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Mount Juliet. Straight-line distance: 146 mi (234.97 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Mount Juliet

#2 Mount Juliet

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

Population38,526
Coordinates36.2000500, -86.5186100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Mount Juliet (-86.51861, 36.20005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Mount Juliet, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 04:06:47, although it is 03:06:47 in Mount Juliet.

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.