How far is Knoxville, TN from Nolensville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Nolensville, TN is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.5 mi
03h 32m
Flight
153.73 mi
247.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.73 mi
Kilometers
247.4 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.5 mi
Kilometers
296.93 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-19T00:45
Arrive Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:33 AM to 10:33 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
9:54 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
92.1 mi
01h 46m
To Nolensville
92.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    14.8 mi · 16 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: Smyrna

    1987 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Jefferson Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blair Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Springs Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Rocky Springs Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rocky Fork Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Newsome Lane

    55 m · 12 sec · Newsome Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road

    2082 ft · 59 sec · Nolensville Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Nolensville Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 72%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 10%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14.8 mi · 8%
Sam Ridley Parkway
5.52 mi · 3%
West Jefferson Pike
3.63 mi · 2%
Rock Springs Road
2.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 46m from Knoxville
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Nolensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 92.1 miles from Knoxville and 92.3 miles from Nolensville.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Nolensville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 153.73 mi (247.4 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Nolensville

#2 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.65 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.3 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Nolensville, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 00:45:43, although it is 23:45:43 in Nolensville.

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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.