How far is Red Bank, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.6 mi
01h 49m
Flight
96.95 mi
156.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.95 mi
Kilometers
156.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.6 mi
Kilometers
181.22 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-05-31T03:19
Arrive Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Red Bank
55.1 mi
00h 54m
To Knoxville
57.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 6 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dayton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ashland Terrace

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Ashland Terrace

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hixson Pike

    940 ft · 20 sec · Hixson Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right

    129 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Access Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Access Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    61 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1277 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317 East

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
101 mi · 90%
North Access Road
5.08 mi · 5%
Ashland Terrace
1.78 mi · 2%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Dayton Boulevard
0.72 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 54m from Red Bank
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Bank and Partly 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 Red Bank to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Red Bank and 57.5 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Bank and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 96.95 mi (156.02 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Avenue West (-85.29412, 35.112405)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.04 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.08 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and Knoxville. The current time is 03:19:31.

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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.