Origin
Surgoinsville, TN
Morning in Surgoinsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Surgoinsville, TN to Knoxville, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surgoinsville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Surgoinsville, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 11W, West Main Street, West Stone Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on US 11W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.91 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Surgoinsville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Surgoinsville, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 11W is the longest continuous segment at about 40.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,420 ft
900 ft
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
696 ft
Highest Point
1,420 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
520 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Surgoinsville Creek Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 76.2 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: near the start (Surgoinsville Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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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Surgoinsville Creek Road
Turn left onto Surgoinsville Creek Road
Navigation decision point
8
73.9 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Ten...
6
74.1 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White P...
6
75.4 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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TN 158 / Neyland Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158 / Neyland Drive toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University o...
6
75.6 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11W | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| West Main Street | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| West Stone Drive | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Rogersville Bypass | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Appalachian Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Surgoinsville Creek Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| James White Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11W
— 40.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surgoinsville, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on SR 346
208 ft
·
9 sec
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West Main Street
2
Turn left onto Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
3
Turn slight left onto Nelhms Street
127 ft
·
5 sec
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Nelhms Street
4
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Stone Drive
5
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
6
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 11W; SR 1
8
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11W
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto I 40
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
14
Continue on TN 158
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
James White Parkway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Neyland Drive
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
17
Continue on Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Cumberland Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 441
393 ft
·
16 sec
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Henley Street
19
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
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Henley Street
20
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from Surgoinsville, TN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 76.2 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 47m 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 17m
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 Surgoinsville, 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 Surgoinsville, TN
This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Surgoinsville, 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 US 11W for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Surgoinsville, TN · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Surgoinsville, 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
$11.91 one way
$23.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning in Knoxville on Wednesday
Local time
6:16 AM
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
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 33m 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 Surgoinsville, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 11W, West Main Street, West Stone Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Surgoinsville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.91 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 76.2 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: near the start (Surgoinsville Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Surgoinsville, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 900 ft to 1,420 ft elevation with about 460 ft of total climbing.
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