How far is McMinnville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from McMinnville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cumberland 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 McMinnville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Knoxville.
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Start on Walling Street
107 m · 18 sec · Walling Street
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Turn left onto Sparta Street
598 ft · 12 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Sparta Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sparta Street
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Continue on Sparta Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Elmore Road
1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Genesis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road
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Take the ramp right
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 11 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 McMinnville and Knoxville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesis Road
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 11m
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 McMinnville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from McMinnville and 79.1 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McMinnville and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 105.35 mi (169.55 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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