Origin
Oneida, TN
Late night in Oneida on Monday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneida, TN to Knoxville, TN
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Oneida to Knoxville, this 60.9-mile journey is a manageable drive that takes approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. You can easily complete the trip in a single day, as it is designed to be a direct connection through the Southeast region of Tennessee. With a fuel budget of roughly $9, it is an economical choice for travelers moving between these two points. The route relies on a combination of SR 63, the Howard H. Baker Highway, and Paint Rock Road to get you to your destination. Because the travel time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight stops, giving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
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
30.4 miles from Oneida, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 60.9-mile corridor. About 59% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a balanced pace that transitions between different road types. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 33.1-mile run along SR 63, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. As you move from the initial highway segments onto local roads like Paint Rock Road, the driving environment shifts, requiring you to stay alert to changing road conditions. It is neither a monotonous interstate haul nor a technical mountain crawl, but rather a practical blend of road styles that keeps the drive engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hartco Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Hartco Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 456 / Paint Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hartco Drive
Turn right onto Hartco Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 456 / Paint Rock Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 456 / Paint Rock Road
Navigation decision point
6
59.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m 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
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 63 | 33.1 mi | 39m |
| Howard H Baker Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Paint Rock Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Howard H. Baker Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Annadell Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hartco Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 33.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneida, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on this road
161 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hartco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartco Drive
3
Continue on Paint Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Paint Rock Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 456
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Paint Rock Road
5
Turn right onto SR 456
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Annadell Road
6
Turn left onto SR 63; SR 297
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Howard H Baker Highway
7
Continue on SR 63
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Howard H. Baker Highway
8
Take the ramp onto SR 63
33 mi
·
39 min
·
SR 63
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of planning your departure time around traffic patterns in Knoxville rather than worrying about long-distance fatigue. There are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this duration, so you can head straight through if you prefer to keep your momentum. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before leaving Oneida, as the $9 estimated cost is based on a standard vehicle profile. For the smoothest experience, check local traffic reports for the Howard H. Baker Highway section before you head out. Embracing the flexibility of this 1-hour-and-23-minute drive means you can easily tailor your arrival time to suit your personal itinerary.
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 30.4 miles from Oneida, TN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 60.9 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
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 Oneida, 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 Oneida, TN
This is one driving day of about 60.9 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oneida, 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 SR 63 for about 33.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Oneida, TN · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Oneida, 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
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Knoxville on Monday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
30 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
2 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 23m 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 Oneida, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, Howard H Baker Highway, Paint Rock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Oneida, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.25 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 60.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Hartco Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 456 / Paint Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oneida, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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