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Trip from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

24.3 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

Downtown Maynardville, TN, TN

Maynardville, TN

Kelly

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

Knoxville, TN

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Maynardville to Knoxville, Tennessee, expect a straightforward 24.3-mile trip that typically takes about 39 minutes. This short distance makes it a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stay or complex planning. You will primarily follow Maynardville Pike, Maynardville Highway, and North Broadway to reach your destination within the Southeast region. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should comfortably cover this transit. Because the route is entirely local without any highway travel, it serves as a reliable connection between these two Tennessee towns.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a zero percent highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 8.7 miles along Maynardville Pike. The road maintains a consistent, technical pace that demands your attention as you transition from the smaller community of Maynardville into the urban environment of Knoxville. Since the entire journey is comprised of local roads, you should prepare for frequent changes in road character throughout the 39-minute drive.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mulberry Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mulberry Avenue
Maynardville Highway
Main Street
Maynardville Pike
North Broadway
Broadway Viaduct
South Broadway
Henley Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mulberry Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

157 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Mulberry Avenue
3

Turn left onto Maynardville Highway

2.8 mi · 4 min · Maynardville Highway
4

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on Maynardville Highway

5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
6

Continue on Maynardville Pike

8.7 mi · 13 min · Maynardville Pike
7

Continue on North Broadway

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Broadway
8

Continue on Broadway Viaduct

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Broadway Viaduct
9

Continue on South Broadway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Broadway
10

Continue on Henley Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Henley Street
11

Continue on Henley Street

256 ft · 12 sec · Henley Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.17 $8.34
premium $4.89 $4.68 $9.35
diesel $5.61 $5.37 $10.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maynardville, TN

Night in Maynardville on Thursday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Knoxville, TN

Night in Knoxville on Thursday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

39m 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 Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 24.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mulberry Avenue, Maynardville Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Maynardville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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.
The drive from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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