Origin
Bean Station, TN
Night in Bean Station on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bean Station, 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
57m
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bean Station, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
Bean Station to Knoxville is 47.5 miles and takes about 57 minutes via US 11W and I-40, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. Expect a journey that is almost entirely highway driving, making it a quick and efficient trip. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to spend your time upon arrival in Knoxville.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11W | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| I 40 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Appalachian Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| James White Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Neyland Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11W
— 40.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bean Station, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Old US 11W
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Appalachian Highway
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11W
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
8
Continue on TN 158
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
James White Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Neyland Drive
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
11
Continue on Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 441
393 ft
·
16 sec
·
Henley Street
13
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Bean Station, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 11W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
45.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
46.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
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
46.9 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Blaine, TN
24 mi in
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
57m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on major roads like US 11W and I-40. You'll experience a longest stretch of 40.1 miles on US 11W, giving you a good amount of uninterrupted driving time. The character of the road is largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness as you transition from Appalachian Highway to I-40. While primarily highway, you’ll navigate through Tennessee's landscape with a focus on getting you to your destination efficiently.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on US 11W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 11W and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 11W.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 47.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 11W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bean Station, TN to Knoxville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward University Of Tennessee along the way.
University Of Tennessee
45.2 mi in
|
~52m
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 57m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on US 11W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Knoxville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.4 miles (US 11W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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