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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.57 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.38 mi
39.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.57 mi
Kilometers
47.59 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oliver Springs
Thu, May 14, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Thu, May 14, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-14T00:16
Arrive Oliver Springs
Thu, May 14, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Knoxville
14.8 mi
00h 19m
To Oliver Springs
14.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak Ridge

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 162 North: Oak Ridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · South Illinois Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Tri County Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1207 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1515 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kingston Avenue

    824 ft · 28 sec · Kingston Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winter Gap Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Winter Gap Road

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
10.2 mi · 34%
Pellissippi Parkway
5.03 mi · 17%
Oak Ridge Highway
4.34 mi · 15%
East Tri County Boulevard
3.61 mi · 12%
South Illinois Avenue
3.01 mi · 10%
SR 162 North
1.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 19m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Oliver Springs

#2 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Oliver Springs. The current time is 00:16:34.

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.