Origin
Red Bank, TN
Morning in Red Bank on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
2h 10m
Distance
110.2 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN is 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, ideal for a single day of travel. Expect a quick transit with minimal detours, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Red Bank, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 72.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 11 | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| TN 153 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 40 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ashland Terrace | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| North Access Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dayton Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Euclid Avenue West
88 ft
·
6 sec
·
Euclid Avenue West
2
Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Ashland Terrace
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashland Terrace
4
At end of road, turn left onto Hixson Pike
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hixson Pike
5
Turn right
424 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn straight onto North Access Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Access Road
7
Enter roundabout
200 ft
·
3 sec
8
Continue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge onto TN 153
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
TN 153
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 317 East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 317
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
12
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 75
72 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 75
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
18
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 441
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. There are no designated stops in the data, so you can be flexible with when and where you choose to take breaks. For this route, consider fueling up before you leave Red Bank or planning a stop around the halfway point to ensure you have plenty of gas. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 70 miles, so a quick rest stop before that segment could be beneficial.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Red Bank, TN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knoxville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Red Bank, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Red Bank, TN
This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Red Bank, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 72.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Red Bank, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 109.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
TN 153
Merge onto TN 153
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 317 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward SR 317 East
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
109 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
109.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
$17.23 one way
$34.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.64 | $4.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Calhoun, TN
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 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
2h 10m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 91% of the drive on major roads like I 75. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 72.2 miles on I 75, offering a consistent driving pace. While primarily interstate, there are brief sections on US 11 and Bonny Oaks Drive that might offer a slight change of scenery or pace before rejoining the main highway. The overall feel is one of direct travel with a focus on efficient mileage.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near TN 153.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 110.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (TN 153): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 10m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.2 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (TN 153): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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