Origin
Jacksboro, TN
Night in Jacksboro on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksboro, 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
43m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksboro, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Jacksboro to Knoxville, you are in for a quick, 34.3-mile trip that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via Paris Nance Road, West Central Avenue, and Royal Blue Road rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly way to move between these two Southeast locations. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a brief change of scenery, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a straightforward choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25W | 26.9 mi | 32m |
| West Central Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Paris Nance Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Royal Blue Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 25W
— 26.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksboro, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
275 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Paris Nance Road
3
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
4
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
5
Take the exit onto US 25W
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 25W
Toward Knoxville
6
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Paris Nance Road
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 25W
Take the exit onto US 25W toward Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Knoxville
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
33.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
33.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
10:50 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
26 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
43m 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 that keeps your focus on the road rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You won't spend any time on high-speed highways, as the route consists entirely of local roads. Because the journey is relatively short and relies on secondary routes, you should anticipate constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. This profile ensures you stay engaged behind the wheel as you transition through the local topography. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over the high-speed transit of a major highway.
87% 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: 26.9 mi on US 25W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25W and West Central Avenue. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Paris Nance Road.
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 34.3 miles you will encounter 5 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: at 0.1 miles (Paris Nance Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.1 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 43m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on US 25W. 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 0.1 miles (Paris Nance Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.1 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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