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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153 mi
02h 29m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153 mi
Kilometers
246.23 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy City
2026-04-19T00:18
Arrive Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy City
9:30 PM CDT
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
Cleveland
TN

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

From Tracy City
76.4 mi
01h 14m
To Knoxville
76.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 7th Street

    2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 150

    15 mi · 21 min · Highway 150

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
103 mi · 67%
Highway 150
44.9 mi · 29%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.6 mi
7th Street
0.47 mi
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
01h 14m from Tracy City
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Tracy City

#1 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-85.736118, 35.260479)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tracy City, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Tracy City is 00:18:41, although it is 01:18:41 in Knoxville.

Distance to Other Cities

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