Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caryville, TN
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Alder Springs, TN
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Caryville, TN to Alder Springs, TN is 19.2 miles and takes about 38m via West Central Avenue and Jacksboro Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a relaxed way to cover the distance. You won't encounter any major highways on this route, so expect a more local feel. With a drive time under an hour and minimal fuel cost, this is a very accessible trip for any day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Central Avenue | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| General Carl W Stiner Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Jacksboro Pike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Knoxville Hollow Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Victory Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Glade Springs Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Alder Springs Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cross Valley Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville, TN and Alder Springs, TN.
Start on Mountain Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto TN 63
Continue on TN 63
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
Continue on SR 63
Turn right onto Cross Valley Road
Continue on Knoxville Hollow Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glade Springs Road
Turn right onto Victory Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Turn left onto Alder Springs Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto TN 63 / Royal Blue Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cross Valley Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Glade Springs Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Victory Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| premium | $5.25 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Caryville on Friday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Alder Springs on Friday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 19.2 miles. You'll navigate through local streets, with the longest continuous stretch on surface roads being 6.4 miles on West Central Avenue. Expect to encounter typical traffic patterns associated with local roads, potentially including frequent intersections and lower speed limits. The drive is primarily on West Central Avenue, General Carl W Stiner Highway, and Jacksboro Pike.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TN 63 / Royal Blue Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (Cross Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
521 ft
Total Descent
374 ft
Highest Point
1,446 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
409 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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