The drive from Pleasant View, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 70S, Crossville Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.4 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.89 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70 miles from Pleasant View, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 140 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 58m highway drive covering 140 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 70S. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.4 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 70S. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Old McMinnville Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 140 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.8 mi into trip|~6m in|Old McMinnville Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
40.5 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
71.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
138.9 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
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139.3 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
67.4 mi
1h 14m
US 70S
24.7 mi
28m
Crossville Highway
20.9 mi
31m
Nashville Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Sparta Highway
4.9 mi
7m
Spencer Highway
2.8 mi
3m
Genesis Road
2.1 mi
3m
Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Pleasant View Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
0.1 mi·14 sec·Old McMinnville Highway
3
Continue on Old Nashville Highway
0.4 mi·47 sec·Old Nashville Highway
4
Turn left onto Prater Town Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Prater Town Road
5
Turn right onto US 70S
9.8 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 70S
0.4 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
7
Take the exit onto US 70S
25 mi·28 min·US 70S
8
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.8 mi·3 min·Spencer Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
268 ft·7 sec
11
Turn straight onto TN 1
0.9 mi·1 min·Mayberry Street
12
Turn right onto US 70
0.8 mi·1 min·West Bockman Way
13
Continue on US 70
21 mi·31 min·Crossville Highway
14
Continue on US 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Sparta Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Elmore Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Elmore Road
16
Turn right onto US 127
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 298
2.1 mi·3 min·Genesis Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
19
Merge onto I 40
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi·3 min·I 40
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·27 sec
Exit 388Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·56 sec
Exit 388Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
23
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi·27 sec·Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 441
255 ft·11 sec·Henley Street
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Pleasant View, TN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.4 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
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 Pleasant View, 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 Pleasant View, TN
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Pleasant View, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 67.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Pleasant View, TN
· 1h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 70 miles from Pleasant View, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.4 miles.
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.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.89 one way
$43.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.03
$48.06
premium
$4.89
$26.94
$53.88
diesel
$5.61
$30.91
$61.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42
0
$14.70
$6.72
Efficient EV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
EV Truck/SUV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Pleasant View, TN
Morning
in Pleasant View on Friday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Afternoon
in Knoxville on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
2h 58m 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 Pleasant View, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 70S, Crossville 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 70 miles from Pleasant View, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.89 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 140 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pleasant View, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
