Origin
Caryville, TN
Afternoon in Caryville on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caryville, 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
39m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 31.3-mile journey from Caryville, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via I-275, Henley Street, and Main Street, with a highway share of about 9%. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick hop between these two Southeast region locations. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $5, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local, connected feel rather than an open highway experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 63 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Mountain Road
173 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto SR 63
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 63
4
Turn right
27 mi
·
32 min
Toward Knoxville
5
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right toward Knoxville
Navigation decision point
Toward Knoxville
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
39m 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 for this trip, which is quite different from a long interstate cruise. While there's a small portion on I-275, much of the 31.3 miles will involve navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 2.9 miles on I-275. The profile suggests you'll be dealing with more frequent transitions and potentially more traffic lights as you approach Knoxville. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; it requires your attention for the many turns and changes in road type.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 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 31.3 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 39m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on I 275. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.1 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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