How far is Knoxville, TN from Somerville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Somerville, TN is about 354.2 miles (570 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.9 miles (497.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.18 mi
06h 33m
Flight
308.96 mi
497.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.96 mi
Kilometers
497.23 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.18 mi
Kilometers
569.99 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sun, May 31, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Somerville
Sun, May 31, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Knoxville
176.8 mi
03h 16m
To Somerville
177.3 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Somerville.

  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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville

    594 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stanton Koko Road

    1370 ft · 31 sec · Stanton Koko Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    639 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    13 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 49%
Nashville
155 mi · 44%
Stanton Koko Road
17.4 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
308.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
03h 16m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Somerville?

The road trip is about 354.2 miles (570 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Knoxville and 177.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 308.9 miles (497.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 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 $47.14 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nashville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 308.96 mi (497.23 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population3,248
Coordinates35.2437000, -89.3500700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Somerville (-89.35007, 35.2437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.31 L · about $47.14
Round trip
$94.27
25 gal · 94.62 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.14 $94.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.16 $106.33
Premium $4.65 $58.18 $116.35
Diesel $5.30 $66.30 $132.60

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Somerville, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 21:53:07, although it is 20:53:07 in Somerville.

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.