How far is White House, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from White House, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
186.58 mi
02h 59m
Flight
156.23 mi
251.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.23 mi
Kilometers
251.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.58 mi
Kilometers
300.27 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in White House
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White House
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Knoxville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White House
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From White House
93.2 mi
01h 29m
To Knoxville
93.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White House and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White House and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Portland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville

    2310 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 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 White House 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 83%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
Portland Road
3.94 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 29m from White House
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White House and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White House to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 93.2 miles from White House and 93.4 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between White House 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 White House and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White House and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 156.23 mi (251.43 km).

White House

#1 White House

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population12,975
Coordinates36.4703200, -86.6513800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Road (-86.651382, 36.470303)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.92 L · about $24.81
Round trip
$49.63
13.16 gal · 49.84 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.81 $49.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.98 $55.97
Premium $4.65 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $5.30 $34.90 $69.80

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between White House, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in White House is 18:39:36, although it is 19:39:36 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.