How far is Knoxville, TN from Oneida, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Oneida, TN is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.89 mi
01h 23m
Flight
49.68 mi
79.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.68 mi
Kilometers
79.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.89 mi
Kilometers
97.99 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneida
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, May 30, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-30T10:28
Arrive Oneida
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Caryville
TN

City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

From Knoxville
30.4 mi
00h 41m
To Oneida
30.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 63 West: Oneida, Huntsville

    678 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway

    106 m · 6 sec · Howard H Baker Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Howard H. Baker Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Howard H Baker Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Annadell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Annadell Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Paint Rock Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Paint Rock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Paint Rock Road

    588 ft · 26 sec · Paint Rock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
36.2 mi · 60%
Howard H Baker Highway
9.64 mi · 16%
Paint Rock Road
6.64 mi · 11%
Howard H. Baker Highway
4.36 mi · 7%
Annadell Road
2.68 mi · 4%
Hartco Drive
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Continue straight

32.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caryville
00h 41m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Knoxville and 30.4 miles from Oneida.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneida.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Oneida. Straight-line distance: 49.68 mi (79.95 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Oneida (-84.51272, 36.49813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Oneida. The current time is 10:28:06.

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.