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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.67 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.3 mi
63.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.3 mi
Kilometers
63.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.67 mi
Kilometers
71.89 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-20T01:34
Arrive Knoxville
Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fairview
TN

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Madisonville
22.1 mi
00h 27m
To Knoxville
22.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street South

    2 m · 4 sec · College Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · West Lamar Alexander Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    94 m · 9 sec · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2078 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Five Points Roundabout

    30 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    2960 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Knoxville Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Maryville Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ogle Avenue

    1874 ft · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Martin Mill Pike

    1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chapman Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    2385 ft · 53 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street
26.2 mi · 59%
Old Knoxville Highway
5.16 mi · 12%
Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 11%
East Broadway Avenue
3.13 mi · 7%
West Broadway Avenue
1.16 mi · 3%
Chapman Highway
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
00h 27m from Madisonville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Street (-84.36351, 35.519822)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Madisonville and Knoxville. The current time is 01:34:37.

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.