Origin
Pine Crest, TN
Evening in Pine Crest on Thursday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Crest, TN to Knoxville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Crest, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Crest, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25W, Pinecrest Road, West Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.9 miles on US 25W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 25W and Pinecrest Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.9 miles on US 25W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25W is the longest continuous segment at about 26.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25W and Pinecrest Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near Island Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 6.5 miles (Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Paris Nance Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Island Road
At end of road, turn left onto Island Road
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Paris Nance Road
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
Navigation decision point
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
40.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25W | 26.9 mi | 32m |
| Pinecrest Road | 5.6 mi | 21m |
| West Central Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Towe String Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 25W
— 26.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Fire Department Lane
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fire Department Lane
2
Turn left onto Pinecrest Road
5.5 mi
·
21 min
·
Pinecrest Road
3
Continue on Pinecrest Road
273 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pinecrest Road
4
Turn slight left onto Towe String Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Towe String Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Island Road
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Island Road
6
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Paris Nance Road
9
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
10
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
11
Take the exit onto US 25W
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 25W
Toward Knoxville
12
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Pine Crest, TN · 45m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Pine Crest, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Knoxville on Thursday
Local time
5:42 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
3 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 10m 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 Pine Crest, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25W, Pinecrest Road, West Central Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Pine Crest, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 6.5 miles (Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Paris Nance Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pine Crest, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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