How far is Rocky Top, TN from Corbin, KY?

The driving distance from Rocky Top, TN to Corbin, KY is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.6 mi
81.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.92 mi
Kilometers
99.65 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corbin
Sun, Nov 8, 5:52 PM EST
Return by in Rocky Top
Sun, Nov 8, 7:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Top
2026-11-08T16:41
Arrive Corbin
Sun, Nov 8, 5:52 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Top
9:30 PM EST
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
Jellico
TN

City in Tennessee

From Rocky Top
30.9 mi
00h 35m
To Corbin
30.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 9:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Top and Corbin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Top and Corbin.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    4 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1360 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Corbin

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    2851 ft · 41 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Falls Road

    864 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Falls Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 18th Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · 18th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    8 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Top and Corbin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville
56.8 mi · 92%
Cumberland Falls Highway
1.64 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.36 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
18th Street
0.6 mi · 1%
US 25W
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisville

Take the ramp left toward Louisville

56.8 mi · 01h 01m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jellico
00h 35m from Rocky Top
Leave By
4:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rocky Top and Sunny near Corbin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Top to Corbin?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Jellico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Rocky Top and 30.9 miles from Corbin.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Top and Sunny near Corbin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Top and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.43 km).

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#1 Rocky Top

Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2178600, -84.1546500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Corbin

#2 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.81
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $7.91 $15.81
Mid-grade $4.10 $8.94 $17.88
Premium $4.52 $9.85 $19.71
Diesel $5.86 $12.77 $25.54

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Top and Corbin. The current time is 16:41:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.