How far is Pikeville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Pikeville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.44 mi
01h 39m
Flight
75.19 mi
121.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.19 mi
Kilometers
121.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.44 mi
Kilometers
155.21 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Pikeville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikeville
2026-06-01T11:12
Arrive Knoxville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikeville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Pikeville
48.2 mi
00h 49m
To Knoxville
48.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    615 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cold Springs Crossroad

    23.7 mi · 35 min · Cold Springs Crossroad

  5. 5

    Turn left

    71 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    94 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peavine Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Peavine Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Peavine Road

    1754 ft · 34 sec · Peavine Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pikeville and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
65.7 mi · 68%
Cold Springs Crossroad
23.7 mi · 25%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Cumberland Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
00h 49m from Pikeville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Pikeville and 48.3 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pikeville and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 75.19 mi (121.01 km).

Pikeville

#1 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland Avenue (-85.188875, 35.605457)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

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
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.82 $25.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.46 $28.92
Premium $4.65 $15.82 $31.65
Diesel $5.30 $18.03 $36.07

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pikeville, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Pikeville is 11:12:09, although it is 12:12:09 in Knoxville.

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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.