Origin
Knoxville, TN
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Seymour, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Seymour, TN
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Trip Overview
Knoxville, TN to Seymour, TN is 14.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Chapman Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee. Given its brief length and local road profile, this drive is best suited for a quick transfer or a leisurely exploration of the immediate surroundings. You won't encounter any major highways, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel throughout. It's a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Boyds Creek Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Henley Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chapman Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Seymour, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Chapman Highway
4
Turn left onto SR 338
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Boyds Creek Highway
5
Arrive at destination
SR 338
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 338 / Boyds Creek Highway
Turn left onto SR 338 / Boyds Creek Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
Seymour, TN
Morning in Seymour on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
10 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
19m 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?
This route is characterized by a turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 11.5 miles along Chapman Highway. As you progress, expect to navigate through a series of local roads, including segments of Boyds Creek Highway and Henley Street. This means you'll be interacting with local traffic and intersections more frequently than on a typical highway drive. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Chapman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near SR 338 / Boyds Creek Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Seymour, TN is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12 miles (SR 338 / Boyds Creek Highway): 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 19m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 11.5 miles on Chapman Highway. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12 miles (SR 338 / Boyds Creek Highway): 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 Seymour, 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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