How far is Knoxville, TN from South Fulton, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to South Fulton, TN is about 345.5 miles (556 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
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 South Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and South Fulton.
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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 right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fulgham Road
136 m · 14 sec · Fulgham Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
2538 ft · 51 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Drive
16 m · 1 sec · North Highland Drive
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Turn slight left onto Mayfield Road
153 m · 10 sec · Mayfield Road
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Continue on Martin L King Jr Drive
1351 ft · 29 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive
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Turn right
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lake Street
897 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
136 m · 9 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and South Fulton.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to South Fulton?
The road trip is about 345.5 miles (556 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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 172.6 miles from Knoxville and 172.9 miles from South Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and South Fulton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
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.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and South Fulton. Straight-line distance: 278.62 mi (448.39 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Fulton
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 36.5008900, -88.8753400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fulton (-88.87534, 36.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.97 | $91.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.84 | $103.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.73 | $113.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.66 | $129.31 |
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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