How far is Mason, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Mason, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 354.2 miles (570 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
354.18 mi
05h 29m
Flight
317.18 mi
510.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.18 mi
Kilometers
510.45 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.18 mi
Kilometers
570 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Mason
Sat, May 30, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-05-30T04:23
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, May 30, 9:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 2:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Mason
176.9 mi
02h 44m
To Knoxville
177.3 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mason and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    691 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1046 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3128 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stanton Koko Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Stanton Koko Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dancyville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dancyville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward SR 179

    1816 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    159.7 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 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 Mason and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 50%
SR 179
160 mi · 45%
Stanton Koko Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Dancyville Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
317.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
02h 44m from Mason
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mason and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mason to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 354.2 miles (570 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.9 miles from Mason and 177.3 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.14 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mason and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nashville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 317.18 mi (510.45 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA

Population1,535
Coordinates35.4117500, -89.5328500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.532925, 35.411684)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.31 L · about $47.14
Round trip
$94.27
25 gal · 94.62 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.14 $94.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.16 $106.33
Premium $4.65 $58.18 $116.35
Diesel $5.30 $66.30 $132.60

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mason, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Mason is 04:23:27, although it is 05:23:27 in Knoxville.

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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.