How far is Paris, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Paris, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247 miles (397.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Knoxville.
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Start on West Wood Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Wood Street
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 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 Paris 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
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Paris and 145.5 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247 miles (397.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paris and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 246.98 mi (397.47 km).
#1 Paris
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3020000, -88.3267100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.58 | $77.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.51 | $87.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.26 | $108.52 |
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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