How far is Knoxville, TN from White House, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to White House, TN is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.11 mi
03h 35m
Flight
156.23 mi
251.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.23 mi
Kilometers
251.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.11 mi
Kilometers
299.51 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White House
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive White House
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:35 AM to 10:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
93 mi
01h 47m
To White House
93.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and White House.

  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

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 25

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 25

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portland Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Portland Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 73%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 10%
State Route 25
9.47 mi · 5%
Portland Road
3.88 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 47m from Knoxville
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near White House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to White House?

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Knoxville and 93.1 miles from White House.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near White House.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and White House. Straight-line distance: 156.23 mi (251.43 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
White House

#2 White House

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population12,975
Coordinates36.4703200, -86.6513800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: White House (-86.65138, 36.47032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.88
Premium $4.65 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $5.30 $34.85 $69.69

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and White House, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 21:15:18, although it is 20:15:18 in White House.

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.