How far is Knoxville, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.51 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.17 mi
140.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.17 mi
Kilometers
140.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.51 mi
Kilometers
163.36 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soddy-Daisy
Sun, May 31, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-31T04:41
Arrive Soddy-Daisy
Sun, May 31, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
50.8 mi
01h 00m
To Soddy-Daisy
50.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Soddy-Daisy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Soddy-Daisy.

  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

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood

    1143 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Roane Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Dayton Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane

    1471 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrison Lane

    1809 ft · 56 sec · Harrison Lane

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Soddy-Daisy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 31%
Nashville
20.2 mi · 20%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 18%
Dayton Pike
15.3 mi · 15%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 6%
Spring City Highway
4.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Continue on Rhea County Highway

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 00m from Knoxville
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Soddy-Daisy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Soddy-Daisy?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Knoxville and 50.8 miles from Soddy-Daisy.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Soddy-Daisy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.29 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Soddy-Daisy

#2 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Soddy-Daisy. The current time is 04:41:23.

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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.