Trip from Bloomingdale, TN to Knoxville, TN

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

101.7 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bloomingdale, TN

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city and county seat of Knox County, State of Tennessee, United States

Knoxville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomingdale, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 101.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, I 40, North John B Dennis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50.9 miles from Bloomingdale, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 101.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.1 miles on I 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.8 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 101.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 67.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

99.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 388A; 389 Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Ten...

99.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White P...

100.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | TN 158 / Neyland Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158 / Neyland Drive toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University o...

101.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	50.1 mi	53m
I 40	31.5 mi	34m
North John B Dennis Highway	7.5 mi	8m
Sullivan Gardens Drive	3.1 mi	3m
TN 93	2.3 mi	2m
Sullivan Gardens Parkway	1.5 mi	1m
South Wilcox Drive	1.5 mi	1m
Bloomingdale Pike	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 50.1 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, TN and Knoxville, TN.

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

62 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bloomingdale Pike

Turn left onto SR 93

7.5 mi · 8 min · North John B Dennis Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on TN 93

1.5 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

Continue on SR 93

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Wilcox Drive

Continue on SR 93

3.1 mi · 3 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

Continue on TN 93

2.3 mi · 2 min · TN 93

Continue on SR 93

0.3 mi · 21 sec · SR 93

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 81

49 mi · 52 min · I 81

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81

Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville

Merge onto I 40

32 mi · 34 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 388A; 389 Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 2 min

Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

Continue on TN 158

0.4 mi · 23 sec · James White Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Neyland Drive

Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

Continue on Cumberland Avenue

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

Turn left onto US 441

393 ft · 16 sec · Henley Street

Continue on US 441

255 ft · 11 sec · Henley Street

Arrive at destination

US 441

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Bloomingdale, TN, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.9 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knoxville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bloomingdale, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomingdale, TN

This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomingdale, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 50.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.9 mi from Bloomingdale, TN · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kingsport, TN

51 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Kingsport, TN to Knoxville, TN

96.8 mi · 1h 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kingsport, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Bloomingdale, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Knoxville, TN

The final approach into Knoxville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Knoxville, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 80.7

Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed

Park Closure: Seasonal road closures

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.90 one way

$31.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$17.46	$34.91
premium	$4.89	$19.57	$39.14
diesel	$5.61	$22.45	$44.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.5	$10.68	$4.88
Efficient EV	25.4	$8.90	$4.07
EV Truck/SUV	40.7	$14.24	$6.51

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bloomingdale, TN

Evening in Bloomingdale on Tuesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Knoxville, TN

Evening in Knoxville on Tuesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bloomingdale, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 101.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, I 40, North John B Dennis Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Bloomingdale, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Bloomingdale, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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