How far is Knoxville, TN from Rutherford, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Rutherford, TN is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Rutherford.
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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
125.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
20.1 mi · 23 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right
903 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Trenton Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Trenton Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Rutherford.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Rutherford?
The road trip is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Knoxville and 172.1 miles from Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 $45.74 one way or $91.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Rutherford, 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 around Knoxville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
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 Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 283.18 mi (455.73 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rutherford
County in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 36.1275700, -88.9859000 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutherford (-88.9859, 36.12757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.59 | $103.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.45 | $112.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.34 | $128.68 |
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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