How far is Morristown, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.01 mi
00h 49m
Flight
39.08 mi
62.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.08 mi
Kilometers
62.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.26 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Tue, May 26, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Tue, May 26, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-26T08:36
Arrive Knoxville
Tue, May 26, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Market
TN

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

From Morristown
20.8 mi
00h 24m
To Knoxville
27.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

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

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on James White Parkway

    1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive

    769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Avenue

    1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Henley Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 29%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 26%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 12%
US 25W North
4.63 mi · 10%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.43 mi · 3%
TN 158 West
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 24m from Morristown
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Morristown and 27.3 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.9 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Henry Street (-83.29479, 36.214033)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Knoxville. The current time is 08:36:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.