How far is Red Boiling Springs, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Boiling Springs and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs and Knoxville.
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Start on Main Street
132 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on North Springs Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Springs Road
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Continue on Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
1567 ft · 27 sec · Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
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Continue on Red Boiling Springs Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Red Boiling Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Continue on North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 15 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Take the ramp left
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Red Boiling Springs 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.
Gainesboro Highway
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Red Boiling Springs and Partly Cloudy near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Boiling Springs to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Red Boiling Springs and 73.3 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Red Boiling Springs and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Boiling Springs and Partly Cloudy near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Boiling Springs and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 114.55 mi (184.35 km).
#1 Red Boiling Springs
City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.5333900, -85.8499800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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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