How far is Springfield, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Springfield, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Knoxville.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
883 ft · 18 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tom Austin Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway
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Continue on Whites Creek Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike
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Take the exit straight
2600 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Springfield 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.
I 40 East
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Springfield and 102.8 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield 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 Springfield and Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 169.49 mi (272.76 km).
#1 Springfield
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 17,288 |
| Coordinates | 36.5092100, -86.8850000 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.83 | $67.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.56 | $77.12 |
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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