How far is Oliver Springs, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Oliver Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oliver Springs and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs and Knoxville.
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Start on Winter Gap Road
12 m · 4 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn right onto Kingston Avenue
824 ft · 23 sec · Kingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1353 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1127 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Tri County Boulevard
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Turn straight onto Pellissippi Parkway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 75: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 75 North: Knoxville
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 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 Oliver Springs and Knoxville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
7.62 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear leaving Oliver Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Oliver Springs to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Oliver Springs and 15.3 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear around Oliver Springs and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oliver Springs and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Oliver Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 36.0445200, -84.3443700 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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