How far is Knoxville, TN from Tellico Village, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Tellico Village, TN is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
36.47 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.81 mi
43.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.7 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tellico Village
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-10-15T22:09
Arrive Tellico Village
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Knoxville
18.2 mi
00h 26m
To Tellico Village
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Tellico Village.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, Primary SR 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1344 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    915 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tellico Parkway

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Tellico Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Toqua Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toqua Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Daleyuhski Way

    156 m · 23 sec · Daleyuhski Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Daleyuhski Way

    54 m · 8 sec · Daleyuhski Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daleyuhski Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 51%
Tellico Parkway
7.78 mi · 21%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.08 mi · 11%
I 75 South
3.25 mi · 9%
Toqua Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
00h 26m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Tellico Village?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Knoxville and 18.3 miles from Tellico Village.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Tellico Village. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tellico Village

Tellico Village is a planned community situated on the western side of Tellico Lake in Loudon County, Tennessee.

Population0
Coordinates35.6832100, -84.2551800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Tellico Village (-84.25518, 35.68321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.04
Round trip
$10.07
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $5.04 $10.07
Mid-grade $4.37 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.77 $6.16 $12.32
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Tellico Village. The current time is 22:09:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.