How far is McEwen, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from McEwen, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
235.61 mi
03h 46m
Flight
207.66 mi
334.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.66 mi
Kilometers
334.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.61 mi
Kilometers
379.18 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McEwen
2026-04-17T07:00
Arrive Knoxville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McEwen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From McEwen
117.6 mi
01h 53m
To Knoxville
118.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    50 m · 15 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McEwen and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 75%
SR 46
39.6 mi · 17%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
West College Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Henley Street
0.28 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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 53m from McEwen
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McEwen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from McEwen and 118.1 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McEwen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, 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 Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McEwen and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 207.66 mi (334.19 km).

McEwen

#1 McEwen

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

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-87.632949, 36.107586)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.47 L · about $31.34
Round trip
$62.67
16.62 gal · 62.94 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.34 $62.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.34 $70.68
Premium $4.65 $38.67 $77.35
Diesel $5.30 $44.08 $88.15

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McEwen, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in McEwen is 07:00:20, although it is 08:00:20 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.