Origin
Loudon, TN
Morning in Loudon on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loudon, 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
43m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loudon, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Loudon to Knoxville, you are looking at a quick 34.1-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a short distance within the Southeast region. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, keeping your travel logistics simple and flexible. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive for a morning commute or a casual afternoon outing. Because the trip is so efficient, you have plenty of freedom to explore your destination without feeling rushed by a long day behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| I 40 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East Lee Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sugar Limb Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Grove Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 24.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loudon, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Blair Street
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
Blair Street
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
3
Turn right onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mulberry Street
4
Continue on US 11
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
5
Continue on US 11
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lee Highway
6
Turn left onto SR 324
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sugar Limb Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
12
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grove Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 324 / Sugar Limb Road
Turn left onto SR 324 / Sugar Limb Road
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
9:41 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
26 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate using Grove Street, Mulberry Street, and Congressman John J, avoiding major highways entirely with a 0% highway share. The experience is defined by local turns and surface streets, which means you should stay alert at every intersection. Since there are no major highway stretches, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace throughout the entire 34.1-mile path. It is a straightforward trip that favors local navigation over high-speed travel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 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 40. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grove Street.
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 34.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (SR 324 / Sugar Limb Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on I 75. 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: near the start (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (SR 324 / Sugar Limb Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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