Origin
Morristown, TN
Night in Morristown on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, 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
53m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Morristown to Knoxville, you are looking at a manageable 41.5-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Tennessee, making it a straightforward connection between the two cities. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly affordable trip that easily functions as a simple day excursion. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to drive there and back in a single day. Expect a local, turn-heavy feel rather than a high-speed interstate haul, so plan your schedule accordingly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Asheville Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st North Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| James White Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Johnson Highway
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on North Henry Street
125 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Henry Street
2
Turn right onto SR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st North Street
3
Continue on SR 66
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on US 11E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
5
Continue on US 11E
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
6
Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Asheville Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
8
Merge onto I 40; US 25W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 40; US 25W
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
11
Continue on TN 158
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
James White Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Neyland Drive
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
14
Continue on Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 441
393 ft
·
16 sec
·
Henley Street
16
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Morristown, 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
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 34.5 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 25W North, I 40 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Ten...
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White P...
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
TN 158 / Neyland Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158 / Neyland Drive toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University o...
6
40.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
New Market, TN
21 mi in
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
30 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
53m 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 demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via the Andrew Johnson Highway, West Andrew Johnson Highway, and Asheville Highway. With only 11% of the trip spent on highways, the experience is defined by local road conditions rather than long, monotonous stretches. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 13.9-mile stretch along the Andrew Johnson Highway. Because the route relies on these local roads, you should prepare for a varied pace that changes as you move through the landscape.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Andrew Johnson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.5 miles in.
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 41.5 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: at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,314 ft
1,252 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
1,314 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
62 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morristown, TN and Knoxville, TN, road signs point toward University Of Tennessee and Downtown.
University Of Tennessee
39.1 mi in
|
~49m
Downtown
39.4 mi in
|
~49m
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 53m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Andrew Johnson 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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