Origin
New Market, TN
Afternoon in New Market on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Market, 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
31m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Market, TN
Dominic Müser
Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
New Market, TN to Knoxville, TN is 24.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Andrew Johnson Highway and I-40, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's more about navigating local roads than covering vast distances. Given its brevity, it’s a practical option for a quick journey, perhaps for commuting or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Asheville Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| James White Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Neyland Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Churchview Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Henley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Johnson Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Circle Drive
200 ft
·
13 sec
·
Circle Drive
2
Turn left onto Churchview Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Churchview Street
3
Turn right onto US 11E
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Asheville Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
6
Merge onto I 40; US 25W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 40; US 25W
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
9
Continue on TN 158
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
James White Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Neyland Drive
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
12
Continue on Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 441
393 ft
·
16 sec
·
Henley Street
14
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 17.9 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Afternoon in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
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
28 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
31m 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 drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' suggesting a local, less highway-focused experience. While it includes some interstate driving via I-40, the highway share is only 19%, indicating a significant portion will be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 11.9 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway. Be prepared for more frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through local areas.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Andrew Johnson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 New Market, TN and Knoxville, TN, road signs point toward University Of Tennessee and Downtown.
University Of Tennessee
22.5 mi in
|
~26m
Downtown
22.8 mi in
|
~27m
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 31m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Knoxville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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