How far is Tracy City, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Tracy City, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tracy City and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City and Knoxville.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on 7th Street
2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Highway 150
15 mi · 21 min · Highway 150
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Tracy City 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 75 North
Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tracy City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tracy City to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Tracy City and 76.6 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tracy City and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tracy City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tracy City and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 km).
#1 Tracy City
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,403 |
| Coordinates | 35.2603600, -85.7360800 |
| Altitude | 555 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
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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