How far is Knoxville, TN from Ridgely, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Ridgely, TN is about 370.4 miles (596.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Ridgely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Ridgely.
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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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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 78
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
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Continue on South Headden Drive
1594 ft · 32 sec · South Headden Drive
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
47 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left
19 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Ridgely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Ridgely?
The road trip is about 370.4 miles (596.1 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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 185 miles from Knoxville and 185.4 miles from Ridgely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 $49.29 one way or $98.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Ridgely, 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 Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Meade.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Ridgely. Straight-line distance: 311.41 mi (501.16 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgely
Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 36.2634000, -89.4878500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $49.29 | $98.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.59 | $111.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.83 | $121.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.32 | $138.65 |
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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