Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, TN
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Lanceville, TN
arnaud audoin
Newport, TN to Lanceville, TN is 31.7 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Dixie Highway and River Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. It's a short, manageable drive primarily on surface roads, making it a good option for a quick local excursion or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll find the route straightforward, with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 23.4 mi | 34m |
| River Road | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| East Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 25 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McMahan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, TN and Lanceville, TN.
Start on this road
Turn right onto US 321
Turn left onto US 25; US 70
Continue on US 25; US 70
Turn left onto US 25; US 70
Continue on US 25; US 70
Turn left onto River Road
Continue on River Road
Turn straight
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Newport, 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.
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 321 / McMahan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 25; US 70 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto River Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.73 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| diesel | $5.99 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Newport on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Lanceville on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
65°F
Hot Springs, NC
16 mi in
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.
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with no significant highway driving. You'll cover 31.7 miles, with the longest continuous stretch being 23.4 miles on Dixie Highway. Expect this to feel like a local cruise rather than a high-speed transit. As you transition off any limited-access sections, you'll notice the change to more frequent intersections and varying speed limits typical of surface road travel.
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 US 321 / McMahan Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newport, TN to Lanceville, TN is easy. At 54m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 321 / McMahan Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 25; US 70 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
699 ft
Total Descent
498 ft
Highest Point
1,623 ft
~22.7 mi in
Elevation Range
575 ft
Newport is a city in Tennessee with a history of bootlegging and a bit of desperation to make it out of poverty in Appalachia. Though it went through a lot of ups and downs over the years, there aren't a whole lot of singular attractions to visit here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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