Origin
Knoxville, TN
Evening in Knoxville on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Pine Crest, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Pine Crest, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Pine Crest, TN covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Pinecrest Road, I 275 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 $6.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 41 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Pinecrest Road. 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 19 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 Pinecrest Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key pointsThese 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 Pine Crest, 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 |
| Pinecrest Road | 5.6 mi | 21m |
| I 275 | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Central Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Towe String Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 25W | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 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 Pine Crest, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
10
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paris Nance Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
13
Turn left onto Island Road
207 ft
·
12 sec
·
Island Road
14
Turn right onto Towe String Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Towe String Road
15
Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road
4.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Pinecrest Road
16
Continue on Pinecrest Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pinecrest Road
17
Continue on Pinecrest Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinecrest Road
18
Turn right onto Fire Department Lane
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fire Department Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Fire Department Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Knoxville, TN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Crest, TN
The final approach into Pine Crest, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Pine Crest, TN
Evening in Pine Crest on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
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
1h 10m 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 Pine Crest, TN covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Pinecrest Road, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 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 $6.41 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 41 miles you will encounter 12 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 Pine Crest, TN, road signs point toward Jacksboro and La Follette.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Pine Crest, TN
More trips to Pine Crest, TN
Explore more options from Knoxville, TN or browse trips ending in Pine Crest, TN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TN road trips.
Explore maps for Knoxville, TN or Pine Crest, TN on MapSof.net.