Origin
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, TN
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Coalfield, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN covers 34.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Pellissippi Parkway, East Tri County Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN covers 34.3 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 62 / Western Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 62 / Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 62 / Western Avenue
Turn slight left onto SR 62 / Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 75 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak Ridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 376
Toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak...
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 162 North: Oak Ridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 376A
Toward SR 162 North: Oak Ridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Oak Ridge along the way.
Oak Ridge
11.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Pellissippi Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| East Tri County Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Oak Ridge Highway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Knoxville Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Illinois Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Coalfield, TN.
1
Start on US 441
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Henley Street
2
Continue on US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Henley Street
3
Turn slight left onto SR 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ailor Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South
6
Merge onto I 40
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 376
Toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak Ridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 376A
Toward SR 162 North: Oak Ridge
9
Merge onto TN 162
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Pellissippi Parkway
10
Continue on SR 62
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
11
Continue on SR 62
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Illinois Avenue
12
Continue on SR 62
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
13
Turn right onto SR 62
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
14
Continue on SR 62
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Knoxville Highway
15
Turn left onto Fairview Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
16
Turn right onto Meredith Lane
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Meredith Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Meredith Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Knoxville, TN · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coalfield, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Coalfield, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Coalfield, TN
Late night in Coalfield on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN covers 34.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Pellissippi Parkway, East Tri County Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Knoxville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.36 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 62 / Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Oak Ridge along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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