How far is Rocky Top, TN from Crossville, TN?

The driving distance from Rocky Top, TN to Crossville, TN is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.79 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52.13 mi
83.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.79 mi
Kilometers
104.27 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossville
Sun, Nov 8, 5:13 PM CST
Return by in Rocky Top
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Top
2026-11-08T16:42
Arrive Crossville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:13 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Harriman
TN

City in Tennessee

From Rocky Top
32.4 mi
00h 45m
To Crossville
32.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
60ยฐF
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    4 m ยท 9 sec ยท 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1360 ft ยท 46 sec ยท South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi ยท 10 min ยท Creek Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m ยท 7 sec ยท Briceville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi ยท 9 min ยท Briceville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m ยท 3 sec ยท Briceville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi ยท 13 min ยท Frost Bottom Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft ยท 43 sec ยท Dutch Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft ยท 1 min ยท Walden Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Spring Street

  11. 11

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

    739 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Railroad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m ยท 11 sec ยท Winter Gap Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi ยท 1 min ยท East Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi ยท 11 min ยท Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft ยท 11 sec ยท Bitter Creek Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft ยท 16 sec ยท Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Hannah Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi ยท 5 min ยท North Roane Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    969 ft ยท 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi ยท 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    1130 ft ยท 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    2327 ft ยท 41 sec ยท Peavine Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m ยท 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi ยท 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1273 ft ยท 29 sec ยท South Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
29.6 mi ยท 46%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi ยท 15%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi ยท 11%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi ยท 8%
Creek Street
3.78 mi ยท 6%
Peavine Road
2.87 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

25.5 mi ยท 00h 27m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
00h 45m from Rocky Top
Leave By
3:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rocky Top and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Crossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Rocky Top and 32.4 miles from Crossville.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.31 one way or $16.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Top and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Crossville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Top and Crossville. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.89 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
Crossville

#2 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
End: Crossville (-85.0269, 35.94896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L ยท about $8.31
Round trip
$16.61
4.58 gal ยท 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $8.31 $16.61
Mid-grade $4.10 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.52 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $5.86 $13.41 $26.83

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rocky Top, TN and Crossville, TN. The current time in Rocky Top is 16:42:13, although it is 15:42:13 in Crossville.

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.