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Trip from New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

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Downtown Knoxville, TN, TN

Knoxville, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from New Tazewell to Knoxville is a straightforward 45.5-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the one-way trip, making this a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. The route relies entirely on local roads, so don't expect to hop on any major interstates. It is an ideal connection if you are looking to get from the rural outskirts directly into the city center without any unnecessary detours.

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

21.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate your way out of New Tazewell via South Broad Street, which offers no long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Transitioning onto Highway 33 South and eventually the Maynardville Highway keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its constant shifts and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. Since you are constantly navigating turns, you will find this drive feels much more engaged and hands-on than a standard interstate commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maynardville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 33 / South Broad Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 1h 8m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (SR 33 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 33 / South Broad Street

Turn left onto SR 33 / South Broad Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maynardville Highway 16.7 mi 24m
Highway 33 South 10.1 mi 15m
Maynardville Pike 8.7 mi 13m
North Broadway 6.2 mi 10m
South Broad Street 0.8 mi 1m
Henley Street 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Broadway Viaduct 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maynardville Highway — 16.7 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on First Avenue

34 ft · 8 sec · First Avenue
2

Turn left onto SR 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Broad Street
3

Continue on SR 33

10 mi · 15 min · Highway 33 South
4

Continue on SR 33

11 mi · 16 min · Maynardville Highway
5

Continue on SR 33; SR 61; SR 144

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on SR 33; SR 61

5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
7

Continue on SR 33

8.7 mi · 13 min · Maynardville Pike
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 441

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Broadway
9

Continue on US 441

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Broadway Viaduct
10

Continue on US 441

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Broadway
11

Continue on US 441

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 441

255 ft · 11 sec · Henley Street
13

Arrive at destination

US 441

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, sub-one-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding local rush hours will help you maintain a consistent pace. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops given the brief duration, allowing you to drive straight through to your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving New Tazewell, as your $7 estimate assumes a direct, efficient run. Because the route relies on local roads like the Maynardville Highway, be prepared for changing speed limits and local traffic lights. Use this flexibility to your advantage by tailoring your departure to hit Knoxville exactly when you need to arrive.

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 21.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 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 43.5 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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 New Tazewell, 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 New Tazewell, TN

This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Tazewell, 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 Maynardville Highway for about 16.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from New Tazewell, TN · 33m 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 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from New Tazewell, 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.

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
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

$6.61 one way

$13.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $7.28 $14.57
premium $4.80 $8.21 $16.42
diesel $5.64 $9.66 $19.33

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: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

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 2 hours ago

Origin

New Tazewell, TN

Morning in New Tazewell on Monday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Knoxville, TN

Morning in Knoxville on Monday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m 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 New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maynardville Highway, Highway 33 South, Maynardville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.61 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 New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 1h 8m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (SR 33 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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