Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maynardville, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
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If you are looking to travel from Maynardville to Knoxville, Tennessee, expect a straightforward 24.3-mile trip that typically takes about 39 minutes. This short distance makes it a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stay or complex planning. You will primarily follow Maynardville Pike, Maynardville Highway, and North Broadway to reach your destination within the Southeast region. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should comfortably cover this transit. Because the route is entirely local without any highway travel, it serves as a reliable connection between these two Tennessee towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maynardville Pike | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Maynardville Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| North Broadway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Henley Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Viaduct | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Maynardville, TN and Knoxville, TN.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
Turn left onto SR 33; SR 61
Continue on SR 33; SR 61; SR 144
Continue on SR 33; SR 61
Continue on SR 33
Continue on US 441
Continue on US 441
Continue on US 441
Continue on US 441
Continue on US 441
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 33; SR 61 / Maynardville Highway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Maynardville on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a zero percent highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 8.7 miles along Maynardville Pike. The road maintains a consistent, technical pace that demands your attention as you transition from the smaller community of Maynardville into the urban environment of Knoxville. Since the entire journey is comprised of local roads, you should prepare for frequent changes in road character throughout the 39-minute drive.
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 early in the drive near Mulberry Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maynardville, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mulberry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 33; SR 61 / Maynardville Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 39m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
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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