How far is Waverly, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Waverly, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Knoxville.
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Start on Mill Street
77 m · 16 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Court Square
101 m · 9 sec · North Court Square
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Acre Avenue
35 m · 6 sec · East Acre Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Continue on West College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46
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Take the exit left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Waverly 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Waverly and 131.9 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Waverly and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Waverly and Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 216.64 mi (348.65 km).
#1 Waverly
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,118 |
| Coordinates | 36.0839500, -87.7947500 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.83 | $67.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.15 | $76.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.75 | $83.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.58 | $95.15 |
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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