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Trip from Knoxville, TN to Fincastle, TN

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

55m

Distance

43.8 mi

70 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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

Knoxville, TN

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Downtown Fincastle, TN, TN

Fincastle, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Knoxville, TN to Fincastle, TN covers 43.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, West Central Avenue, Jacksboro Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 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

21.9 miles from Knoxville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and West Central Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.4 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Central Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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,...
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West

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

Toward Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40...
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 North: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 275 North: Lexington
5
30.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 25W

Take the exit onto US 25W toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

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

Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jac...
5
30.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 25W

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Knoxville, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Jacksboro and La Follette.

Jacksboro

30.5 mi in | ~37m | via US 25W

La Follette

30.5 mi in | ~37m | via US 25W

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 26.4 mi 32m
West Central Avenue 6.3 mi 7m
Jacksboro Pike 3.3 mi 5m
I 275 3 mi 3m
General Carl W Stiner Highway 2.8 mi 3m
Glade Springs Road 0.3 mi 1m
Jackson Pike 0.3 mi <1m
US 25W 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 26.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Fincastle, 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 left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 275 North: Lexington
5

Continue on I 275

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 275
6

Continue on I 75

26 mi · 32 min · I 75
7

Take the exit onto US 25W

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W

239 ft · 5 sec · US 25W
9

Merge onto US 25W; TN 63

3.7 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue
10

Continue on US 25W; SR 63

3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
11

Continue on US 25W; SR 63

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Jackson Pike
12

Continue on US 25W; SR 63

2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
13

Continue on SR 63

2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
14

Turn right onto Glade Springs Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glade Springs Road
15

Arrive at destination

Glade Springs Road

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 21.9 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 43.8 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.9 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN

This is one driving day of about 43.8 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Knoxville, 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 75 for about 26.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Knoxville, TN · 27m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

22 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fincastle, TN

The final approach into Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, 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.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 43.8
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
Park Closure: Bartlett Park Restrooms Closed
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.85 one way

$13.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.52 $15.04
premium $4.89 $8.43 $16.86
diesel $5.61 $9.67 $19.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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

Downtown Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

ZEFNET

8 DCFC

Brookview Town Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Knoxville, TN

Tesla

8 DCFC

University of Tennessee - 11th Street Parking Garage

Knoxville, TN

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

LOCAL MARKET LOCAL #107 DC1

Knoxville, TN

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

LOCAL MARKET LOCAL #107 DC2

Knoxville, TN

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 ZEFNET: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 5 days ago

Origin

Knoxville, TN

Night in Knoxville on Tuesday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fincastle, TN

Night in Fincastle on Tuesday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

22 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

14 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

55m 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 Fincastle, TN covers 43.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, West Central Avenue, Jacksboro Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 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 $6.85 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 43.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Knoxville, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Jacksboro and La Follette.

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