How far is Madisonville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Madisonville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville and Knoxville.
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Start on College Street South
2 m · 4 sec · College Street South
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Merge slight right
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway
1.3 km · 59 sec · West Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
94 m · 9 sec · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2078 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Five Points Roundabout
30 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Old Knoxville Highway
2960 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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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 Madisonville 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.
Warren Street
Merge slight right
25.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madisonville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madisonville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Madisonville and 22.6 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madisonville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 39.3 mi (63.25 km).
#1 Madisonville
Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.5198000, -84.3635300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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