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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
691 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1046 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3128 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Stanton Koko Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Stanton Koko Road
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Turn right onto Dancyville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dancyville Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 179
1816 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
159.7 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Mason and Knoxville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 317.18 mi (510.45 km).
#1 Mason
Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,535 |
| Coordinates | 35.4117500, -89.5328500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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