How far is Pine Crest, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Pine Crest, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
108.5 mi
01h 43m
Flight
92.45 mi
148.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.62 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Crest
2026-04-16T15:46
Arrive Knoxville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Crest
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bulls Gap
TN

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Pine Crest
53.9 mi
00h 51m
To Knoxville
54.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodland Drive

    26 m · 10 sec · Woodland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milligan Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Milligan Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Legion Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Legion Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    747 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

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

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on James White Parkway

    1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive

    769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Avenue

    1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Henley Street

    120 m · 17 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 Pine Crest 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 52%
I 40 West
32.2 mi · 30%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14.3 mi · 13%
Milligan Highway
1.47 mi · 1%
Legion Street
1 mi · 1%
TN 158 West
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 00m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bulls Gap
00h 51m from Pine Crest
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Bulls Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Pine Crest and 54.6 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Crest and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Bulls Gap

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bulls Gap and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Parrottsville City Hall

Parrottsville , TN
111 Parrotts Cir, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bulls Gap.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Crest and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 92.45 mi (148.79 km).

Pine Crest

#1 Pine Crest

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population2,388
Coordinates36.2992700, -82.3179200
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodland Drive (-82.317942, 36.299312)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Crest and Knoxville. The current time is 15:46:42.

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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.