How far is Shackle Island, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Shackle Island, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.91 mi
02h 57m
Flight
153.02 mi
246.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.02 mi
Kilometers
246.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.91 mi
Kilometers
291.14 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:08 AM EST
Return by in Shackle Island
Sat, Nov 7, 12:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shackle Island
2026-11-07T06:11
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:08 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shackle Island
9:30 PM CST
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Shackle Island
90.3 mi
01h 28m
To Knoxville
90.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shackle Island and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shackle Island and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Hollow Pike

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Long Hollow Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon

    1310 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville

    2310 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shackle Island 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 86%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
Long Hollow Pike
8.46 mi · 5%
SR 109 South
2.89 mi · 2%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 46m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 28m from Shackle Island
Leave By
12:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shackle Island and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shackle Island to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Shackle Island and 90.6 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shackle Island and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shackle Island and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shackle Island and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 153.02 mi (246.26 km).

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#1 Shackle Island

Shackle Island is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3706000, -86.6166600
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Hollow Pike (-86.616673, 36.370565)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.16 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.98
12.76 gal · 48.32 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $23.49 $46.98
Mid-grade $4.15 $26.48 $52.95
Premium $4.56 $29.11 $58.22
Diesel $5.90 $37.62 $75.25

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shackle Island, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Shackle Island is 06:11:01, although it is 07:11:01 in Knoxville.

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.