How far is Knoxville, TN from Pleasant View, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
138.5 mi
02h 57m
Flight
117.15 mi
188.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.15 mi
Kilometers
188.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.5 mi
Kilometers
222.89 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
69.2 mi
01h 28m
To Pleasant View
69.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Pleasant View.

  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

    45.9 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    1130 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mayberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway of America

    607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Prater Town Road

    1031 ft · 46 sec · Prater Town Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Nashville Highway

    2181 ft · 43 sec · Old Nashville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Old McMinnville Highway

    746 ft · 19 sec · Old McMinnville Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pleasant View Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant View Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant View Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
45.9 mi · 33%
Sparta Highway
29.1 mi · 21%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 13%
Nashville Highway
9.78 mi · 7%
Bone Cave Parkway
9.43 mi · 7%
Memorial Highway
7.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

45.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 28m from Knoxville
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Pleasant View?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Knoxville and 69.3 miles from Pleasant View.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant View.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 117.15 mi (188.53 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Pleasant View

#2 Pleasant View

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

Population5,055
Coordinates35.7414600, -85.9949900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Pleasant View (-85.99499, 35.74146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Pleasant View, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 12:25:19, although it is 11:25:19 in Pleasant View.

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.