How far is Lewisburg, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Lewisburg, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisburg and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Knoxville.
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Start on the route
846 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street
22 m · 4 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
2738 ft · 55 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Verona Avenue
2140 ft · 45 sec · Verona Avenue
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Continue on Nashville Highway
13.4 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on South Horton Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Horton Parkway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
15.4 mi · 23 min · Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
33.9 mi · 36 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisburg and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lewisburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewisburg to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Lewisburg and 109.7 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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 Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 164.75 mi (265.14 km).
#1 Lewisburg
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 35.4492400, -86.7888900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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