Origin
Norris, TN
Night in Norris on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norris, TN to Knoxville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norris, TN
Atahan Demir
Knoxville, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 21.2-mile drive from Norris to Knoxville, Tennessee, is easily completed in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in the Southeast region. The route is primarily focused on highway travel, with 81% of the journey on major interstates like I-75 and I-275. You'll likely find this a straightforward and quick transition, ideal for a morning commute or an afternoon arrival, with no need for an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 29-minute trip, with 81% of the drive on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition between I-75 and I-275, with a portion also on Andersonville Highway. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, so prepare for a driving personality dominated by swift interstate travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Andersonville Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Norris Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Little Senator Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Norris Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Charles G Seivers Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on East Norris Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Norris Road
2
Turn right onto US 441; SR 61
370 ft
·
10 sec
·
Andersonville Highway
3
Continue on US 441; SR 61
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Norris Freeway
4
Turn straight onto SR 61
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Little Senator Circle
5
Continue on TN 61
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Andersonville Highway
6
Continue on TN 61
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 75
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
9
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 441
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
11:20 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
1 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
29m 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 Norris, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 21.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 275, Andersonville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Norris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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 21.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Norris, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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