How far is Knoxville, TN from Oliver Springs, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Oliver Springs, TN is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Oliver Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Oliver Springs.
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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
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak Ridge
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 162 North: Oak Ridge
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Continue on East Tri County Boulevard
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1207 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1515 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Kingston Avenue
824 ft · 28 sec · Kingston Avenue
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Turn left onto Winter Gap Road
12 m · 2 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winter Gap Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Oliver Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
9.85 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Oliver Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Oliver Springs?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Knoxville and 14.8 miles from Oliver Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Oliver Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Oliver Springs. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oliver Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 36.0445200, -84.3443700 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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