How far is Knoxville, TN from Piperton, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Piperton, TN is about 381 miles (613.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.8 miles (525.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
381.04 mi
06h 59m
Flight
326.8 mi
525.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.8 mi
Kilometers
525.93 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
381.04 mi
Kilometers
613.22 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piperton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Piperton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
190.3 mi
03h 29m
To Piperton
190.8 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    182.2 mi · 3 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385

    3121 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi

    1501 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton

    83 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1032 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
201 mi · 53%
Nashville
155 mi · 41%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
I 269
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

182 mi · 03h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
326.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
03h 29m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Piperton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 381 miles (613.2 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.3 miles from Knoxville and 190.8 miles from Piperton.

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

The direct path is about 326.8 miles (525.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.72 one way or $101.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Piperton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Piperton.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Meade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Meade.

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Piperton. Straight-line distance: 326.8 mi (525.93 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Piperton

Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,128
Coordinates35.0450900, -89.6217500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Piperton (-89.62175, 35.04509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.45 gal
50.9 L · about $50.72
Round trip
$101.44
26.9 gal · 101.8 L
Estimated CO2
119.5 kg one way
Round trip: 239.1 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.72 $101.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.20 $114.41
Premium $4.65 $62.60 $125.19
Diesel $5.30 $71.34 $142.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Piperton, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 01:55:11, although it is 00:55:11 in Piperton.

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.