Origin
Vonore, TN
Morning in Vonore on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vonore, TN to Knoxville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vonore, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This easy 35.7-mile drive from Vonore, TN to Knoxville, TN should take you about 54 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on US 411 and Old Knoxville Highway, with a portion of Maryville Pike mixed in. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this short hop is very budget-friendly. Since both locations are in the Southeast region, you won't experience a significant change in scenery or climate. This trip offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B within Tennessee.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 411 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Maryville Pike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| US 129 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Chapman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Lamar Alexander Parkway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 411
— 13.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vonore, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Depot Street
34 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto US 411; SR 72
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 411; SR 72
4
Continue on US 129; US 411
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 129; US 411
5
Turn straight onto US 411
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 321
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
309 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Washington Street
9
Turn right onto SR 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 33
97 ft
·
2 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
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Vonore, 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 0 and 34.3 — 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
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 411; SR 72
Turn left onto US 411; SR 72
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
18 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
54m 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 52% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles along US 411. This means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with more local road driving. The road character will likely shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous journey. You'll feel the pace change as you move from more open highway sections to those with more local traffic.
52% 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: 13.5 mi on US 411.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 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: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 411; SR 72): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (East Lamar Alexander Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 54m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on US 411. 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 (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 411; SR 72): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (East Lamar Alexander Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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