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Trip from Knoxville, TN to McEwen, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

235.1 mi

378 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 14m ★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 19m

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 McEwen, TN, TN

McEwen, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Knoxville, TN to McEwen, TN covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Henley Street, Western Avenue, Ailor Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.5 miles from Knoxville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 235.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 235.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henley Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,022 ft 511 ft

Total Climb

1,583 ft

Total Descent

1,656 ft

Highest Point

2,022 ft

~83.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,511 ft

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m 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 Knoxville, TN to McEwen, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henley Street — —
Western Avenue — —
Ailor Avenue — —
I 40 West — —
Nashville — —
I 24 West — —
Downtown Loop — —
SR 46 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Henley Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and McEwen, TN.

1

Start on Henley Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Henley Street
2

Continue on Henley Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Henley Street
3

Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
4

Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 40 West, I 75 South
6

Merge slight left

18 mi · 21 min
7

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Nashville
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

0.4 mi · 43 sec · I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
10

Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
11

Continue on Downtown Loop

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

35 mi · 38 min · I 40 West: Memphis
13

Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

0.3 mi · 31 sec · SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
14

Turn right

4.4 mi · 6 min
15

Turn left onto East College Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East College Street
16

Continue on West College Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West College Street
17

Continue on Broadway of America Highway

12 mi · 17 min · Broadway of America Highway
18

Turn sharp right onto High Street

164 ft · 7 sec · High Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 117.5 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 2h 13m 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 52 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.5 miles or 2h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McEwen, 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.

+

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 235.1 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Knoxville, 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 117.5 mi from Knoxville, TN · 2h 13m into the drive

city in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sparta, TN

118 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

Spring City, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sparta, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.5 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in McEwen, TN

The final approach into McEwen, 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 McEwen, 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.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 162.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.76 one way

$73.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.36 $80.71
premium $4.89 $45.24 $90.49
diesel $5.61 $51.91 $103.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.5 0 $24.69 $11.28
Efficient EV 58.8 0 $20.57 $9.40
EV Truck/SUV 94 1 $32.91 $15.05

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Knoxville, TN

Afternoon in Knoxville on Friday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

McEwen, TN

Morning in McEwen on Friday

Local time

11:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Sparta, TN

118 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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

17 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

4h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 McEwen, TN covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Henley Street, Western Avenue, Ailor Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.5 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 $36.76 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m 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 Knoxville, TN to McEwen, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Knoxville, TN to McEwen, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 511 ft to 2,022 ft elevation with about 1,583 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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