Origin
Knoxville, TN
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Alcoa, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, TN
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Alcoa, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Knoxville to Alcoa, you are in for a quick 14.5-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This short transition between these two Southeast Tennessee locations is easily managed as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily rely on local infrastructure rather than interstates, as the route features a 0% highway share. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection between these areas, perfect for those who prefer local roads over busy mainlines.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maryville Pike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Russell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Wright Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Chapman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Hunt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Mill Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maryville Pike
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Alcoa, TN.
1
Start on US 441
128 ft
·
8 sec
·
Henley Street
2
Continue on US 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henley Street
3
Continue on US 441; SR 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapman Highway
4
Turn right onto SR 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Mill Pike
5
Turn slight right
139 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn slight right onto SR 33
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ogle Avenue
7
Continue on SR 33
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maryville Pike
8
Continue on SR 33
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
9
Turn right onto Williams Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Williams Mill Road
10
Turn right onto Russell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 335
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hunt Road
12
Turn left onto North Wright Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wright Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto East Edison Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Edison Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
Springbrook Road
15
Turn left onto Springbrook Road
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Springbrook Road
16
Continue on Springbrook Road
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Springbrook Road
17
Arrive at destination
Springbrook Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike
Turn right onto SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Williams Mill Road
Turn right onto Williams Mill Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 335 / East Hunt Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 335 / East Hunt Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Edison Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Edison Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Springbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Alcoa, TN
Morning in Alcoa on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 as you make your way through the Southeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Henley Street, Chapman Highway, and West Martin Mill Pike, you will experience constant changes in direction rather than a monotonous interstate grind. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, evidenced by the fact that your longest stretch is 0 miles on Henley Street. You should be prepared for frequent maneuvering, as the road's personality is defined by its technical, local nature. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Maryville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike.
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 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Williams Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (SR 335 / East Hunt Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 27m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Maryville Pike. 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 1.5 miles (SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Williams Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (SR 335 / East Hunt Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alcoa, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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