How far is Knoxville, TN from Trenton, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Trenton, TN is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Trenton.
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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 left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
127.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trenton
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Milan, Humboldt
2811 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
10.3 mi · 12 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eaton Street
3221 ft · 55 sec · East Eaton Street
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Continue on East Eaton Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward East Eaton Street
993 ft · 18 sec · East Eaton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Trenton.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Trenton?
The road trip is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Green Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Knoxville and 166.9 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 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 $44.38 one way or $88.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Trenton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Green 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 Green Hill.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 280.72 mi (451.78 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,147 |
| Coordinates | 35.9806200, -88.9414500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-88.94145, 35.98062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.38 | $88.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.06 | $100.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.78 | $109.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.43 | $124.86 |
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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