How far is Knoxville, TN from Tracy City, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Tracy City, TN is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
152.25 mi
02h 57m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.25 mi
Kilometers
245.02 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-19T03:00
Arrive Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Cleveland
TN

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

From Knoxville
76.1 mi
01h 29m
To Tracy City
76.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Tracy City.

  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

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 150

    15 mi · 20 min · Highway 150

  13. 13

    Continue on 7th Street

    2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 55%
Chattanooga
29.4 mi · 19%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 12%
Highway 150
15 mi · 10%
I 24 West
0.69 mi
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
01h 29m from Knoxville
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Tracy City?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Knoxville and 76.1 miles from Tracy City.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Tracy City. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Tracy City

#2 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Tracy City (-85.73608, 35.26036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Tracy City, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 03:00:02, although it is 02:00:02 in Tracy City.

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.