Origin
New Tazewell, TN
Afternoon in New Tazewell on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Tazewell, 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
1h 8m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Tazewell, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from New Tazewell to Knoxville is a straightforward 45.5-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the one-way trip, making this a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. The route relies entirely on local roads, so don't expect to hop on any major interstates. It is an ideal connection if you are looking to get from the rural outskirts directly into the city center without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maynardville Highway | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| Highway 33 South | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Maynardville Pike | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| North Broadway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| South Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Viaduct | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maynardville Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Tazewell, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on First Avenue
34 ft
·
8 sec
·
First Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
3
Continue on SR 33
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 33 South
4
Continue on SR 33
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Maynardville Highway
5
Continue on SR 33; SR 61; SR 144
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on SR 33; SR 61
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Maynardville Highway
7
Continue on SR 33
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Maynardville Pike
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 441
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Broadway
9
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway Viaduct
10
Continue on US 441
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Broadway
11
Continue on US 441
0.4 mi
·
41 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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from New Tazewell, 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
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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
|
SR 33 / South Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 33 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
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
Afternoon in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
1:54 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
7 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
1h 8m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate your way out of New Tazewell via South Broad Street, which offers no long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Transitioning onto Highway 33 South and eventually the Maynardville Highway keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its constant shifts and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. Since you are constantly navigating turns, you will find this drive feels much more engaged and hands-on than a standard interstate commute.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Maynardville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 SR 33 / South Broad Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 1h 8m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (SR 33 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,466 ft
900 ft
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
1,016 ft
Highest Point
1,466 ft
Elevation Range
566 ft
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Maynardville 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (SR 33 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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