Knoxville to Park City is 210.4 miles and takes about 4 hours 6 minutes via I-75, I-24, and I-40, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route is predominantly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day travel time, it's a manageable distance for a weekend getaway or a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.2 miles from Knoxville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
83.1 mi
1h 31m
I 24
51.7 mi
1h
I 40
18.3 mi
21m
Winchester Highway
16.5 mi
18m
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi
15m
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi
10m
Huntsville Highway
4.3 mi
5m
Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Traffic on I-24
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,972 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,410
Quietest
2 AM
~353 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Park City, 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
83 mi·1 hr 31 min·I 75
Toward I 75 South: ChattanoogaUse the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·56 sec
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 24
52 mi·1 hr·I 24
Toward Chattanooga, NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 134Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
11
Turn slight right
50 ft·9 sec
12
Turn left onto US 41A
1.6 mi·2 min·West Main Street
13
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi·36 sec·David Crockett Highway
14
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi·2 min·Sewanee Highway
15
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi·2 min·Sollace M Freeman Highway
16
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi·7 min·Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi·3 min·Cumberland Street East
18
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi·2 min·Cowan Highway
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
20
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi·4 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
21
Continue on US 64
13 mi·14 min·David Crockett Highway
22
Continue on US 64
16 mi·18 min·Winchester Highway
23
Turn left onto US 64; US 231
1.6 mi·1 min·Thornton Taylor Parkway
24
Turn left onto US 231; US 431
4.3 mi·5 min·Huntsville Highway
25
Arrive at destination
US 231; US 431
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving Knoxville in the morning allows ample time to reach Park City with daylight to spare. You'll have just one recommended stop, so consider where you might want to stretch your legs or refuel. With a fuel cost estimate of $32, it's wise to fill up before you leave Knoxville or check prices along I-75. The relatively short duration means you can be flexible with your departure time, but aiming for an earlier start can help you avoid potential traffic.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.2 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 46 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park City, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Knoxville, TN
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Knoxville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 83.1 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 155.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 75 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South
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.
7
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
7
103.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
6
155.6 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.10 one way
$70.19 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$38.15
$76.29
premium
$5.26
$43.56
$87.13
diesel
$6.18
$51.18
$102.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.46
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Knoxville, TN
Morning
in Knoxville on Monday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
N 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Park City, TN
Morning
in Park City on Monday
Local time
8:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 74% of this drive on major highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 83.1 miles on I-75. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with frequent exits and entrances as you navigate between these interstates. The profile is mostly highway, so plan for consistent speeds for most of the trip.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 24. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 210.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 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 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,099 ft626 ft
Total Climb
838 ft
Total Descent
808 ft
Highest Point
1,099 ft
~150.3 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Knoxville, TN and Park City, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
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
•Tennessee School for the Deaf — school in Knoxville, Tennessee
•Andrew Johnson Building — historic high-rise in Knoxville, Tennessee
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 210.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Park City, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
