Origin
Kingston, TN
Late night in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
41m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Knoxville, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short drive from Kingston to Knoxville, Tennessee, covers just 36 miles and takes approximately 41 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on Interstate 40, with a small portion on local roads like Henley Street and North Kentucky Street. With a highway share of 96%, expect a straightforward, efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, which is very budget-friendly. Since it's a quick trip within the Southeast region, you won't need an overnight stay, offering great flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 34.6 mi | 38m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Kentucky Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 34.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on SR 58
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Merge onto I 40
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
7
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — 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
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
32 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
35.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph
34% chance
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
24 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
41m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 34.6 miles on I-40. The journey is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced highway driving, transitioning briefly to local streets like Henley Street and North Kentucky Street as you approach your destination in Knoxville.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Henley Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 41m drive. You will face about 5 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 41m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.6 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Knoxville, TN
More trips to Knoxville, TN
Explore more options from Kingston, TN or browse trips ending in Knoxville, TN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TN road trips.