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

The driving distance from Lake Tansi, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.8 mi
01h 16m
Flight
63.73 mi
102.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.73 mi
Kilometers
102.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.8 mi
Kilometers
121.99 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Wed, Jun 3, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Tansi
Wed, Jun 3, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Tansi
2026-06-03T00:32
Arrive Knoxville
Wed, Jun 3, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Tansi
9:30 PM CDT
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Lake Tansi
37.8 mi
00h 38m
To Knoxville
38 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheyenne Drive

    69 m · 11 sec · Cheyenne Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunbar Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lantana Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miller Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Miller Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peavine Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Peavine Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Peavine Road

    1754 ft · 34 sec · Peavine Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
65.7 mi · 87%
Miller Avenue
3.53 mi · 5%
Lantana Road
2.7 mi · 4%
Dunbar Road
2.64 mi · 3%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
00h 38m from Lake Tansi
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Tansi and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Lake Tansi and 38 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Tansi and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Tansi and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 63.73 mi (102.56 km).

Lake Tansi

#1 Lake Tansi

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population3,803
Coordinates35.8728500, -85.0544000
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne Drive (-85.0544, 35.872849)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Tansi, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Lake Tansi is 00:32:01, although it is 01:32:01 in Knoxville.

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.