Origin
Red Bank, TN
Morning in Red Bank on Sunday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Bank, 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
Distance
33 mi
53 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, TN
Chris Flaten
Knoxville, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 33-mile drive from Red Bank to Knoxville, Tennessee, is easily manageable in about 1 hour, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Old Knoxville Highway, and Maryville Pike, with about 39% of the journey on highways. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this mixed-profile drive offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lamar Alexander Parkway | 13 mi | 19m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Maryville Pike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Old Tuckaleechee Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Cavern Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Chapman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Everett High Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
— 13 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Pam Lane
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pam Lane
2
Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Schoolhouse Gap Road
3
Turn slight right onto Cavern Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cavern Road
4
Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dry Valley Road
5
Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cades Cove Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Tuckaleechee Road
7
Turn left onto US 321
13 mi
·
19 min
·
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8
Turn right onto Wilcox Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilcox Street
9
Continue on South Everett High Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Everett High Road
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 33
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
11
Continue on SR 33
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
12
Continue on SR 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
13
Turn slight right onto SR 33
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
14
Continue on SR 33
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maryville Pike
15
Turn right onto SR 33
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ogle Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Mill Pike
17
Turn left onto US 441; SR 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapman Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 441; SR 33
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Red Bank, 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
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Wilcox Street
Turn right onto Wilcox Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
30.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
SR 33 / Ogle Avenue
Turn right onto SR 33 / Ogle Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
30.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike
At end of road, turn left onto SR 33 / West Martin Mill Pike
Navigation decision point
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 441; SR 33 / Chapman Highway
Turn left onto US 441; SR 33 / Chapman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
11:17 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
27 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
1h 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 mixed drive on this route, with 39% of the 33 miles utilizing highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13 miles along East Lamar Alexander Parkway, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to local roads. As you progress towards Knoxville, the character of the drive will shift between faster highway sections and more varied local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics without a prolonged monotonous stretch.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on East Lamar Alexander Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near Wilcox Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (Wilcox Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.6 miles (SR 33 / Ogle Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on East Lamar Alexander Parkway. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (Wilcox Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.6 miles (SR 33 / Ogle Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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