Drive time
Nashville to Knoxville
Quick answer
The drive from Nashville, TN to Knoxville, TN is approximately 2 hr 40 min covering about 160 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
160 mi
Drive time
2 hr 40 min
Midpoint
36.06°, -85.35°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Knoxville, meeting halfway saves each of you about 80 miles and 80 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
36.0617°, -85.3511°
Nashville and Knoxville are about 160 miles apart — each person drives roughly 80 miles.
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