Knoxville to Hopewell is 80.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via I-75, I-40, and Georgetown Road Northwest, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, making it a straightforward option for a single day. Most of the drive is on major interstate highways, so expect a quick commute. It's a practical choice if you're looking for efficiency and don't need to make many stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Knoxville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
57.7 mi
1h 1m
I 40
18.3 mi
21m
Georgetown Road Northwest
1.5 mi
2m
Paul Huff Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Western Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Ailor Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Henley Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Freewill Road
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 57.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Hopewell, TN.
1
Start on US 441
0.2 mi·19 sec·Henley Street
2
Continue on US 441
0.1 mi·14 sec·Henley Street
3
Turn slight left onto SR 62
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
0.4 mi·43 sec·Ailor Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South
6
Merge onto I 40
18 mi·21 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
58 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 27Toward Cleveland
9
Turn right onto Paul Huff Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Paul Huff Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 60
1.5 mi·2 min·Georgetown Road Northwest
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Freewill Road
52 ft·0 sec·Freewill Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Freewill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 31 minute duration, this is easily a same-day trip. Aim to depart Knoxville in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic. Since there are no planned stops, consider fueling up before you leave Knoxville to ensure you have enough gas for the 80.7 miles. The $13 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you can leave whenever it suits you best.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Knoxville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Knoxville, TN
This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Knoxville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 57.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 80.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.1 mi into trip|~24m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
5
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 27
Toward Cleveland
6
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|Paul Huff Parkway
Turn right onto Paul Huff Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|Freewill Road
Turn left onto Freewill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.42 one way
$26.83 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$14.61
$29.23
premium
$5.18
$16.47
$32.93
diesel
$5.35
$17.00
$34.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.47
$3.87
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.06
$3.23
EV Truck/SUV
32.3
0
$11.30
$5.16
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of May 10, 2026
Origin
Knoxville, TN
Evening
in Knoxville on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hopewell, TN
Evening
in Hopewell on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Luttrell, TN
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 95% of the 80.7 miles on interstate highways, including a stretch of 57.7 miles on I-75. The transition to surface roads, like Georgetown Road Northwest, will occur later in the drive. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these major roadways. This section of the drive offers a consistent cruising speed for most of the way.
95% 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: 57.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
Top landmarks
•Sunsphere — observation tower in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
•Andrew Johnson Building — historic high-rise in Knoxville, Tennessee
•Ayres Hall — historic academic building at the University of Tennessee, USA
The longest stretch is about 57.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopewell, TN before heading back.
