Origin
Oliver Springs, TN
Morning in Oliver Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oliver Springs, 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
38m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oliver Springs, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This 29.8-mile drive from Oliver Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN takes about 38 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-40 and Pellissippi Parkway, with a portion on Oak Ridge Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical and straightforward journey. Since it's a short trip within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You can easily fit this drive into a busy schedule, perhaps as a commute or a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Pellissippi Parkway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Oak Ridge Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| East Tri County Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| North Illinois Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kingston Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Winter Gap Road
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
2
Turn right onto Kingston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kingston Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 330
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on SR 330
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto SR 61; SR 62
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
7
Continue on TN 62
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Illinois Avenue
8
Continue on SR 62
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
9
Turn straight onto SR 162
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pellissippi Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 40, I 75: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 40 East, I 75 North: Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 40; I 75
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
16
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 40, I 75: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40, I 75: Nashville, Knoxville, Chatta...
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East, I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East, I 75 North: Knoxville
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 40; I 75
Merge onto I 40; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
1% chance
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
25 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
38m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive offers a bit of everything, with 53% of it on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on I-40, which provides a good opportunity to maintain speed. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach Knoxville. Expect the road to feel like a typical interstate commute for a significant portion of the journey.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (I 40; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Oliver Springs, TN to Knoxville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Chattanooga along the way.
Chattanooga
16.7 mi in
|
~20m
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 38m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 40. 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (I 40; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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