How far is Knoxville, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.28 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.73 mi
128.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.73 mi
Kilometers
128.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.69 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-19T05:09
Arrive Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Knoxville
44.6 mi
00h 53m
To Wildwood Lake
44.6 mi
00h 53m

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
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Wildwood Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Wildwood Lake.

  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

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    947 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Plantation Drive

    131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Trewhitt Road

    1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Wildwood Lake.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 67%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 21%
25th Street Northwest
3.52 mi · 4%
Appalachian Highway
1.69 mi · 2%
Dalton Pike
1.47 mi · 2%
Trewhitt Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
00h 53m from Knoxville
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Wildwood Lake?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Knoxville and 44.6 miles from Wildwood Lake.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 79.73 mi (128.32 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wildwood Lake

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population3,124
Coordinates35.0920200, -84.8543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Wildwood Lake. The current time is 05:09:48.

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.