How far is Knoxville, TN from Plainview, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Plainview, TN is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Plainview.
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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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Continue on South Broadway
718 ft · 14 sec · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Viaduct
1017 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Viaduct
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Continue on North Broadway
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Broadway
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Turn slight right
897 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Tazewell Pike
14 mi · 24 min · Tazewell Pike
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Turn right onto Stowers Drive
845 ft · 39 sec · Stowers Drive
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Continue on Stowers Drive
111 m · 16 sec · Stowers Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stowers Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Plainview.
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.
Tazewell Pike
Turn straight onto Tazewell Pike
14 mi · 00h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Plainview?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Knoxville and 9.4 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Plainview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainview
Plainview, Tennessee, is situated in Union County amidst the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1773100, -83.7953400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-83.79534, 36.17731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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