Origin
Morristown, TN
Night in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, TN to Knoxville, TN
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Morristown, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 41.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Andrew Johnson Highway, West Andrew Johnson Highway, Asheville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 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
20.8 miles from Morristown, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 41.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Johnson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,314 ft
1,252 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
1,314 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
62 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.5 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 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 25W North, I 40 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Ten...
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White P...
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
TN 158 / Neyland Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158 / Neyland Drive toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University o...
6
40.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Morristown, TN and Knoxville, TN, road signs point toward University Of Tennessee and Downtown.
University Of Tennessee
39.1 mi in
|
~49m
Downtown
39.4 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Asheville Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st North Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| James White Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Johnson Highway
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on North Henry Street
125 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Henry Street
2
Turn right onto SR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st North Street
3
Continue on SR 66
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on US 11E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
5
Continue on US 11E
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
6
Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Asheville Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
8
Merge onto I 40; US 25W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 40; US 25W
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
11
Continue on TN 158
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
James White Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Neyland Drive
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
14
Continue on Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 441
393 ft
·
16 sec
·
Henley Street
16
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 441
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 20.8 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 41.5 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.8 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knoxville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morristown, 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 Morristown, TN
This is one driving day of about 41.5 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morristown, 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 Andrew Johnson Highway for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Morristown, TN · 27m 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Morristown, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knoxville, TN
The final approach into Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
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.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Night in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
21 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
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
53m 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 Morristown, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 41.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Johnson Highway, West Andrew Johnson Highway, Asheville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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 41.5 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 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Morristown, TN and Knoxville, TN, road signs point toward University Of Tennessee and Downtown.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,252 ft to 1,314 ft elevation with about 0 ft of total climbing.
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