How far is Knoxville, TN from Oak Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Oak Hill.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
1139 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway
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Turn right onto Okolona Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road
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Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road
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Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn right onto Rittertown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road
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Turn right onto Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Browns Branch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Oak Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Mosheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Knoxville and 60.6 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 97.09 mi (156.25 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Hill
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.2348300, -82.2151300 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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