How far is Whiteville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Whiteville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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 05h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whiteville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteville and Knoxville.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
962 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight right
843 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Church Street
150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Cumberland Street
590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street
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Merge slight left onto East Chester Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Whiteville and Knoxville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whiteville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.7 miles from Whiteville and 180.4 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.72 one way or $93.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whiteville and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
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 Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 296.8 mi (477.66 km).
#1 Whiteville
Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,449 |
| Coordinates | 35.3264700, -89.1495100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.72 | $93.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.69 | $105.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.66 | $115.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.72 | $131.43 |
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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