Origin
Knoxville, TN
Afternoon in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Dandridge, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Dandridge, TN
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Trip Overview
Knoxville, TN to Dandridge, TN is 32 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick hop between these two points. You'll be on the highway for most of the 32 miles, so expect efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| US 25W | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Henley Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 27.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Dandridge, TN.
1
Start on US 441
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Henley Street
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 40 East: Asheville
4
Merge onto I 40
27 mi
·
30 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige
6
Turn slight right onto US 25W; US 70
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 25W; US 70
7
Turn slight right
365 ft
·
13 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 25W; US 70; SR 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25W; US 70; SR 92
9
Turn right onto SR 92
525 ft
·
15 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Road
10
Turn left onto East Main Street
74 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville,...
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Asheville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Asheville
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
28 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 92 / Chestnut Hill Road
Turn right onto SR 92 / Chestnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Dandridge, TN
Afternoon in Dandridge on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
28 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 40. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.2 miles on I 40, meaning you'll be in a consistent driving environment for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a smooth, fast pace for nearly the entire journey, as the route prioritizes direct travel. The transition to Henley Street likely marks the final approach into Dandridge.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 25W. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Knoxville, TN
Full guide →Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dandridge, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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