How far is Louisville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Louisville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Knoxville.
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Start on Honey Rock Way
22 m · 4 sec · Honey Rock Way
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left onto Topside Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Topside Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Knoxville Highway
151 m · 12 sec · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue straight
1588 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Knoxville Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue on Maryville Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike
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Turn right onto Ogle Avenue
1874 ft · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Martin Mill Pike
1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike
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Turn left onto Chapman Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on Henley Street
2385 ft · 53 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 Louisville and Knoxville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maryville Pike
Continue on Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Louisville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Louisville and 6.8 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 11.95 mi (19.23 km).
#1 Louisville
Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,139 |
| Coordinates | 35.8217500, -84.0479600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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