Trip from Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN

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Drive Time

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 3m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

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

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Red Bank, TN

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city and county seat of Knox County, State of Tennessee, United States

Knoxville, TN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 33-mile drive from Red Bank to Knoxville, Tennessee, is easily manageable in about 1 hour, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Old Knoxville Highway, and Maryville Pike, with about 39% of the journey on highways. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this mixed-profile drive offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in 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

16.5 miles from Red Bank, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 39% of the 33 miles utilizing highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13 miles along East Lamar Alexander Parkway, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to local roads. As you progress towards Knoxville, the character of the drive will shift between faster highway sections and more varied local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics without a prolonged monotonous stretch.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Lamar Alexander Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near Wilcox Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (Wilcox Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.6 miles (SR 33 / Ogle Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

17.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | Wilcox Street

Turn right onto Wilcox Street

Navigation decision point

18.4 mi into trip | ~34m in | SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

30.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | SR 33 / Ogle Avenue

Turn right onto SR 33 / Ogle Avenue

Navigation decision point

30.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike

At end of road, turn left onto SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike

Navigation decision point

31.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 441; SR 33 / Chapman Highway

Turn left onto US 441; SR 33 / Chapman Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Lamar Alexander Parkway	13 mi	19m
Old Knoxville Highway	5.2 mi	9m
Maryville Pike	4.7 mi	8m
East Broadway Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Old Tuckaleechee Road	1.3 mi	3m
Cavern Road	1.2 mi	3m
Chapman Highway	1 mi	1m
South Everett High Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East Lamar Alexander Parkway — 13 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Knoxville, TN.

Start on Pam Lane

123 ft · 5 sec · Pam Lane

Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

Turn slight right onto Cavern Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Cavern Road

Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Cades Cove Road

Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

Turn left onto US 321

13 mi · 19 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

Turn right onto Wilcox Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wilcox Street

Continue on South Everett High Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Everett High Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 33

26 ft · 0 sec · East Broadway Avenue

Continue on SR 33

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue

Continue on SR 33

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

Turn slight right onto SR 33

4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway

Continue on SR 33

4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

Turn right onto SR 33

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto SR 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

Turn left onto US 441; SR 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Chapman Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 441; SR 33

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Henley Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

US 441

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour duration and 33-mile distance from Red Bank to Knoxville, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. The estimated fuel cost is a low $5, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic around Knoxville. Keep an eye out for the transitions between East Lamar Alexander Parkway and Old Knoxville Highway, as these are key points where the driving environment changes. Since there are no mandated stops, you can easily make this trip in one go.

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 16.5 miles from Red Bank, TN, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 33 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.5 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knoxville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Red Bank, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Red Bank, TN

This is one driving day of about 33 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Bank, 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 East Lamar Alexander Parkway for about 13 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Red Bank, TN · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Red Bank, 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.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free

Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed

Park Closure: Seasonal road closures

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.16 one way

$10.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.66	$11.33
premium	$4.89	$6.35	$12.70
diesel	$5.61	$7.29	$14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.9	$3.47	$1.58
Efficient EV	8.3	$2.89	$1.32
EV Truck/SUV	13.2	$4.62	$2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 5 days ago

Origin

Red Bank, TN

Night in Red Bank on Tuesday

Local time

9:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Knoxville, TN

Night in Knoxville on Tuesday

Local time

9:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

17 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

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

1h 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 Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 33 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Old Knoxville Highway, Maryville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Red Bank, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.16 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 is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Knoxville, TN

National Parks Near This Route

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Red Bank, TN

Knoxville, TN

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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