Origin
Clinton, TN
Late night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, TN to Knoxville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
Clinton, TN to Knoxville, TN is 18.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Clinton Highway, 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. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it a practical option if you're looking for a quick hop between these two nearby towns. Given its short length, it’s easily manageable within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Highway | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Clinch Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| I 275 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clinton Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Market Street
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 25W
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 25W
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinch Avenue
4
Continue on US 25W
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Clinton Highway
5
Merge onto US 25W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Clinton Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 275
7
Merge onto I 275
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 25W / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 25W / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 275
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll likely be making frequent turns and navigating through more developed areas. With only a 13% highway share, the majority of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 11.9 miles along Clinton Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves more stop-and-go traffic and varied speed limits rather than a consistent highway cruise.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Clinton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W / North Main Street.
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 7 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, TN
Full guide →Founded 1801
Top landmarks
- • Daugherty Furniture Building
- • Green McAdoo School — former school, now museum, in Tennessee, U.S.
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 24m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Clinton Highway. 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: near the start (US 25W / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.5 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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