Origin
LaFollette, TN
Late night in LaFollette on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaFollette, TN to Knoxville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaFollette, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from LaFollette to Knoxville, you are looking at a straightforward 39.4-mile journey through the Southeast. Plan for approximately 49 minutes of driving time, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is sufficient for this direct trek. By utilizing US 25W, West Central Avenue, and Jacksboro Pike, you will navigate efficiently between these two Tennessee locales. This is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects a smaller community to the larger city of Knoxville with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25W | 26.9 mi | 32m |
| West Central Avenue | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Jacksboro Pike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Royal Blue Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 25W
— 26.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on SR 63
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
2
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Pike
3
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacksboro Pike
4
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Central Avenue
5
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
6
Take the exit onto US 25W
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 25W
Toward Knoxville
7
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from LaFollette, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 25W
Take the exit onto US 25W toward Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Knoxville
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
38.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
8 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
49m 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 highway-focused drive is dominated by high-speed transit, with roughly 76% of the trip spent on main thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 25W, which features a significant 26.9-mile uninterrupted stretch. Expect a transition from the local character of Jacksboro Pike and West Central Avenue to the faster pace of the highway system. Behind the wheel, the experience is consistent and steady, moving you quickly through the regional landscape without the need for constant navigation changes.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on US 25W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25W and West Central Avenue. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near US 25W.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 39.4 miles you will encounter 4 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 8.4 miles (US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 49m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on US 25W. 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 8.4 miles (US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knoxville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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