Origin
Tazewell, TN
Morning in Tazewell on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tazewell, 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 11m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tazewell, TN
Kelly
Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Tazewell to Knoxville, you are looking at a manageable 47.6-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for travelers in Tennessee. You will navigate primarily via Montgomery Street, North Broad Street, and Highway 33 South. Because the entire trip is local, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. This direct connection between the two cities is straightforward and practical for anyone needing to bridge the distance quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maynardville Highway | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| Highway 33 South | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Maynardville Pike | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| North Broadway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| North Broad Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Henley Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Viaduct | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maynardville Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
196 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Montgomery Street
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Montgomery Street
3
Turn right onto SR 33
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Continue on SR 33
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 33 South
5
Continue on SR 33
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Maynardville Highway
6
Continue on SR 33; SR 61; SR 144
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on SR 33; SR 61
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Maynardville Highway
8
Continue on SR 33
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Maynardville Pike
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 441
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Broadway
10
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway Viaduct
11
Continue on US 441
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Broadway
12
Continue on US 441
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Tazewell, 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Montgomery Street
Turn left onto Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 33 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto SR 33 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
8:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 11m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 47.6-mile duration. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Montgomery Street, meaning the road constantly shifts under your tires. The character of the drive is defined by these technical, winding local passages. You will feel a distinct change in pace as you transition from the quiet of Tazewell into the more active driving environment closer to Knoxville.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Maynardville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Montgomery Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN is easy. At 1h 11m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 33 / North Broad Street): 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 11m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Maynardville Highway. 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: near the start (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 33 / North Broad Street): 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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