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Trip from Algood, TN to Knoxville, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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human settlement in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

Algood, 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 106.2-mile drive from Algood, TN, to Knoxville, TN, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more engaged driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this route is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be navigating through familiar Tennessee landscapes on this accessible drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52 miles from Algood, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 97.1 mi 1h 46m
East Spring Street 2 mi 3m
SR 111 1.6 mi 1m
West Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
Henley Street 0.3 mi <1m
2nd Avenue North 0.1 mi <1m
East 10th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 97.1 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 2nd Avenue North

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 2nd Avenue North
2

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
4

Continue on East 10th Street

456 ft · 17 sec · East 10th Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto SR 111

1.6 mi · 1 min · SR 111
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
8

Turn left onto US 70N

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Spring Street
9

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
10

Merge onto I 40

94 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 40
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec
Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
14

Continue on US 441

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 441

255 ft · 11 sec · Henley Street
16

Arrive at destination

US 441

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 41-minute trip, planning is minimal, but a smart departure can enhance your experience. Leaving Algood, TN, in the mid-morning should allow you to avoid any potential rush hour congestion. With no designated stops and a short 106.2-mile distance, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $16, and it's always wise to fill up before heading out on local routes where services might be less frequent than on major highways. Since it's a quick drive, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay.

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 52 miles from Algood, TN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.1 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 23 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

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 Algood, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Algood, TN

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Algood, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 97.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockwood, TN

52 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.

Popular next leg

Rockwood, TN to Knoxville, TN

47.4 mi · 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Monterey, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockwood, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Algood, 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 97.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Capybara Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Knoxville, Tennessee

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Capybara Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Market Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 104

Knoxville, Tennessee

+18652154248

Visit website

Marble Springs State Historic Site

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 104

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18655735508

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
102.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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...
7
103.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.26 one way

$32.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.85 $35.70
premium $4.89 $20.01 $40.03
diesel $5.61 $22.96 $45.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 18, 2026

Origin

Algood, TN

Late night in Algood on Sunday

Local time

5:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Knoxville, TN

Morning in Knoxville on Sunday

Local time

6:00 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

7 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 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 106.2-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The journey will feel more like a series of connected local roads, beginning with West Main Street in Algood and transitioning through East 10th Street and East Spring Street. This profile means you'll be actively navigating more often, with frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits. Without long highway stretches, this drive offers a continuous engagement with the local environment, making the 1 hour and 41-minute duration feel more dynamic. It's a route where you'll be consistently aware of your surroundings.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.1 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and East Spring Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Knoxville, TN

Full guide →

Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knoxville, TN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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