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
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Kingston, TN
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Knoxville to Kingston is 35.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 40, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward drive. You'll be sticking primarily to the interstate for this journey, so expect a direct and efficient trip. It's a quick connection between two points in Tennessee, ideal for a day trip or a brief leg of a longer adventure. The minimal travel time means you can maximize your time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 33.8 mi | 37m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ailor Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| SR 58 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Kentucky Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Kingston, TN.
Start on US 441
Continue on US 441
Turn slight left onto SR 62
Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Take the exit onto SR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 58
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 75 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto SR 58 toward TN 58 South: Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 58 toward TN 58 South: Kingston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
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 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey taking place on interstates and main roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 33.8 miles on I 40. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable and fast-paced experience for most of the 41 minutes. Expect smooth sailing and minimal distractions as you cover the distance primarily on I 40 and Western Avenue before a brief transition on Ailor Avenue. It's a route designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Western Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Knoxville, TN to Kingston, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
Nashville
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 35.9 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
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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