Origin
Caryville, TN
Night in Caryville on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caryville, TN to Knoxville, TN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caryville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 31.3-mile journey from Caryville, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via I-275, Henley Street, and Main Street, with a highway share of about 9%. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick hop between these two Southeast region locations. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $5, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local, connected feel rather than an open highway experience.
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
15.6 miles from Caryville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this trip, which is quite different from a long interstate cruise. While there's a small portion on I-275, much of the 31.3 miles will involve navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 2.9 miles on I-275. The profile suggests you'll be dealing with more frequent transitions and potentially more traffic lights as you approach Knoxville. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; it requires your attention for the many turns and changes in road type.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.3 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right toward Knoxville
Navigation decision point
Toward Knoxville
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
30.3 mi into trip
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~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 63 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Mountain Road
173 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto SR 63
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 63
4
Turn right
27 mi
·
32 min
Toward Knoxville
5
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 441
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 39 minutes, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart Caryville at any time of day without much concern for pacing yourself. The total fuel cost is estimated at a low $5, so you won't need to worry extensively about refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-275 onto Henley Street, as this is where the character of the drive changes significantly from highway to more urban roads. Since it's a short drive, you can easily integrate it into a morning or afternoon itinerary without feeling rushed.
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 15.6 miles from Caryville, TN, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 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 31.3 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knoxville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Caryville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Caryville, TN
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caryville, 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 275 for about 2.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Caryville, TN · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Caryville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Emory Station - Tesla Supercharger
Powell, TN
Tesla
24 DCFC
Brookview Town Centre - Tesla Supercharger
Knoxville, TN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
ZEFNET
8 DCFC
LOCAL MARKET LOCAL #107 DC2
Knoxville, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
LOCAL MARKET LOCAL #107 DC1
Knoxville, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
University of Tennessee - 11th Street Parking Garage
Knoxville, TN
Non-Networked
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
ZEFNET: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Night in Knoxville on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Johnson, TN
16 mi in
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
15 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
39m 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 Caryville, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 31.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, Henley Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Caryville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.89 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.3 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Caryville, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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