How far is Knoxville, TN from Woodbury, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Woodbury, TN is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.72 mi
03h 01m
Flight
120.74 mi
194.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.74 mi
Kilometers
194.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.72 mi
Kilometers
232.9 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:01 AM to 10:01 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
10:58 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
72.3 mi
01h 30m
To Woodbury
72.5 mi
01h 30m

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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Woodbury.

  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

    45.9 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    1130 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mayberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway of America

    607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1192 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
45.9 mi · 32%
Sparta Highway
29.1 mi · 20%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 13%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Bone Cave Parkway
9.43 mi · 7%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

45.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 30m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Knoxville and 72.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Woodbury, 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbury.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 120.74 mi (194.31 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

City in Tennessee

Population2,971
Coordinates35.8275700, -86.0716600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Woodbury (-86.07166, 35.82757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.33 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.66 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 Woodbury, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 00:59:24, although it is 23:59:24 in Woodbury.

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.