How far is Knoxville, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.99 mi
01h 10m
Flight
24.7 mi
39.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.7 mi
Kilometers
39.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.99 mi
Kilometers
65.96 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 9:13 AM EST
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-11-07T08:03
Arrive Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 9:13 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norris
TN

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
20.4 mi
00h 35m
To Pine Crest
20.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Pine Crest.

  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

    26.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Island Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Pinecrest Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1213 ft · 53 sec · Pinecrest Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Pinecrest Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Fire Department Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
29.7 mi · 73%
Pinecrest Road
5.58 mi · 14%
West Central Avenue
2.95 mi · 7%
Towe String Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Liberty Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Nashville
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norris
00h 35m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Norris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Knoxville and 20.5 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 24.7 mi (39.75 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Pine Crest (-84.12881, 36.27619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.15 $6.02 $12.04
Premium $4.56 $6.62 $13.23
Diesel $5.90 $8.55 $17.10

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Pine Crest. The current time is 08:03:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.