How far is Nolensville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Nolensville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nolensville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nolensville and Knoxville.
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Start on Nolensville Road
10 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Road
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Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road
2082 ft · 1 min · Nolensville Park Road
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Turn right onto Newsome Lane
55 m · 11 sec · Newsome Lane
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Turn left onto Rocky Fork Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road
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Turn left onto Rocky Springs Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road
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Continue on Rock Springs Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road
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Turn left onto Blair Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road
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Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Sam Ridley Parkway
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Turn left onto Jefferson Pike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Knoxville
2067 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 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 Nolensville and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 42m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Nolensville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nolensville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Nolensville and 103.9 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nolensville and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Nolensville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nolensville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 153.73 mi (247.4 km).
#1 Nolensville
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.9522900, -86.6694400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
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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