Origin
Rogersville, TN
Late night in Rogersville on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rogersville, 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 19m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogersville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Rogersville to Knoxville, expect a straightforward 65.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You can budget roughly $10 for fuel, making it a very economical route through Tennessee. Because both cities are located within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers who value simplicity and direct access between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11W | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| West Main Street | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| I 40 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Appalachian Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| James White Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Neyland Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11W
— 40.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto West Main Street
316 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
414 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rogersville Bypass
4
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 11W; SR 1
6
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11W
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 40
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
12
Continue on TN 158
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
James White Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Neyland Drive
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
15
Continue on Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 441
393 ft
·
16 sec
·
Henley Street
17
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Rogersville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Navigation decision point
8
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 388A; 389
Toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Ten...
6
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West, South US 441: James White P...
6
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
TN 158 / Neyland Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 158 / Neyland Drive toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University of Tennessee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 158 West: Neyland Drive, University o...
6
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Jefferson City, TN
33 mi in
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
10 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 19m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 66% of the trip spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of roads, including US 11W, West Main Street, and I-40 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 11W, where you will cover 40.4 miles of the route. You should anticipate a transition from local roads to higher-speed highway segments as you progress. Overall, the experience behind the wheel is functional and consistent, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding secondary paths.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on US 11W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 11W and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,284 ft
900 ft
Total Climb
141 ft
Total Descent
524 ft
Highest Point
1,284 ft
Elevation Range
384 ft
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 19m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on US 11W. 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 1.5 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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