Origin
Norris, TN
Late night in Norris on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norris, 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
29m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norris, TN
Atahan Demir
Knoxville, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 21.2-mile drive from Norris to Knoxville, Tennessee, is easily completed in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in the Southeast region. The route is primarily focused on highway travel, with 81% of the journey on major interstates like I-75 and I-275. You'll likely find this a straightforward and quick transition, ideal for a morning commute or an afternoon arrival, with no need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Andersonville Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Norris Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Little Senator Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Norris Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Charles G Seivers Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on East Norris Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Norris Road
2
Turn right onto US 441; SR 61
370 ft
·
10 sec
·
Andersonville Highway
3
Continue on US 441; SR 61
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Norris Freeway
4
Turn straight onto SR 61
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Little Senator Circle
5
Continue on TN 61
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Andersonville Highway
6
Continue on TN 61
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 75
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
9
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
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
1 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
29m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 29-minute trip, with 81% of the drive on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition between I-75 and I-275, with a portion also on Andersonville Highway. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, so prepare for a driving personality dominated by swift interstate travel.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 29m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 75. 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20 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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