Origin
Kingston Springs, TN
Night in Kingston Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
202.4 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston Springs, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 202.4 miles across the Southeast, this journey from Kingston Springs to Knoxville typically takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it functions best as a single-day commitment. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the trip. While the drive is straightforward enough to finish in one go, the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention. It is a practical alternative for those who prefer avoiding highway traffic in favor of a more direct, local path through Tennessee.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.2 miles from Kingston Springs, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a technical and engaging experience behind the wheel, as this path avoids highways entirely. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate a turn-heavy local drive that demands constant focus rather than the mindless cruising of an interstate. Your journey takes you along North Main Street, West Kingston Spring, and Luyben Hills Road. Because North Main Street represents the longest uninterrupted stretch at 0 miles, you will find yourself frequently adjusting your speed and navigating turns throughout the 202.4-mile transit. This is a hands-on drive that rewards drivers who enjoy staying active on the road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kingston Spring | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luyben Hills Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Convention Center | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston Springs, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
6 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Kingston Spring
4
Turn right onto Luyben Hills Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Luyben Hills Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Nashville
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 40 East: Nashville
6
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
8
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
9
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
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I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
11
Keep slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
13
Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
14
Continue on Henley Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
15
Continue on Henley Street
256 ft
·
12 sec
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Henley Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the technical nature of these local roads, plan to depart early in the day to maintain good visibility throughout the winding sections. You have one planned stop available, which is ideal for refueling or stretching your legs mid-trip. Since you are not restricted by highway patterns, take advantage of the flexibility to pace yourself based on your comfort level with the turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimate assumes consistent driving conditions on local terrain. If you find the frequent turns fatiguing, prioritize your rest break precisely when you feel your focus beginning to wane.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Kingston Springs, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Kingston Springs, 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 Kingston Springs, TN
This is one driving day of about 202.4 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingston Springs, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.2 mi from Kingston Springs, TN · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Kingston Springs, 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
$30.74 one way
$61.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.97 | $89.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.34 | $12.95 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
101 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 9m 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 Kingston Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, West Kingston Spring, Luyben Hills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Kingston Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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