Origin
Crossville, TN
Late night in Crossville on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crossville, 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 21m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crossville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Crossville and Knoxville, this 69.6-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Southeast region. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this direct haul. Because the journey is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or complicated logistics. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this route allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 65.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 70 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Peavine Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on US 127
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 70; SR 101
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 70; SR 101
3
Enter roundabout onto Peavine Road
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Peavine Road
4
Continue on Peavine Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Peavine Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 40
62 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
10
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Crossville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Peavine Road
Enter roundabout onto Peavine Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
$10.88 one way
$21.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.39 | $26.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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 21m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of your travel taking place on major roads like I-40, US-70, and Peavine Road. You will spend the vast majority of your time on a 65.1-mile stretch of I-40, which defines the personality of this transit as a fast-paced interstate experience. Expect a consistent, efficient flow as you transition away from local roads and settle into the main highway corridor. While the experience is primarily defined by the interstate, the initial transition from the local streets of Crossville provides a brief contrast before you merge into the primary transit lane. It is a no-nonsense, functional drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal distractions.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Peavine Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m 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: at 2.7 miles (Peavine Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 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 21m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.1 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 2.7 miles (Peavine Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 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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