How far is Midway, TN from Knox County, TN?

The driving distance from Midway, TN to Knox County, TN is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.47 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.05 mi
140.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.05 mi
Kilometers
140.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.47 mi
Kilometers
155.25 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox County
Sun, Nov 8, 10:47 PM EST
Return by in Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 12:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-11-08T20:51
Arrive Knox County
Sun, Nov 8, 10:47 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:30 PM EST
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
East Ridge
TN

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Midway
48.2 mi
00h 58m
To Knox County
48.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
35°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Knox County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Knox County.

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Road

    21 m · 4 sec · McKinley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 42 sec · Washington Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441 North: To Broadway, Hall of Fame Drive

    155 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441 North: Broadway North, Hall of Fame Drive

    640 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Drive

    1317 ft · 22 sec · Hall of Fame Drive

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oglewood Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 3 min · Oglewood Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hancock Street Northeast

    1157 ft · 53 sec · Hancock Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Knox County.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 59%
I 40 West
32.2 mi · 33%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
West Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 1%
West Jackson Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
Oglewood Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Ridge
00h 58m from Midway
Leave By
2:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Midway and Clear near Knox County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Knox County?

The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Midway and 48.3 miles from Knox County.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Midway and Clear near Knox County.

Stop Ideas Near East Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Parrottsville City Hall

Parrottsville , TN
111 Parrotts Cir, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Ridge.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Knox County. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3001100, -82.4237500
Altitude572
CountryUnited States
Knox County

#2 Knox County

County in Maine, United States

Population475,609
Coordinates35.9932200, -83.9370900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Midway (-82.42375, 36.30011)
End: Knox County (-83.93709, 35.99322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.89 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.82 gal · 25.78 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.10 $13.98 $27.97
Premium $4.52 $15.41 $30.83
Diesel $5.86 $19.97 $39.94

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Knox County. The current time is 20:51:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.