Origin
Watertown, TN
Late night in Watertown on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, 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
46m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watertown, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This quick 26.2-mile drive from Watertown to Knoxville, Tennessee, will take you about 46 minutes to complete, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll be navigating a mix of roads, with 31% of the journey on highways. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The drive offers a straightforward passage through the Southeast region, connecting two points within Tennessee. It's ideal for a short journey where you can easily manage the entire trip in one go, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lamar Alexander Parkway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Maryville Pike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Millers Cove Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Chapman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Everett High Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Mill Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Millers Cove Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Old Walland Highway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Old Walland Highway
4
Turn right onto US 321
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
5
Turn right onto Wilcox Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilcox Street
6
Continue on South Everett High Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Everett High Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 33
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
8
Continue on SR 33
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
9
Continue on SR 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
10
Turn slight right onto SR 33
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
11
Continue on SR 33
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maryville Pike
12
Turn right onto SR 33
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ogle Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Mill Pike
14
Turn left onto US 441; SR 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapman Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 441; SR 33
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Millers Cove Road
Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Old Walland Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Old Walland Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Wilcox Street
Turn right onto Wilcox Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
12:47 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed one, blending highway speeds with more local road driving. You'll experience 31% of the route on highways, offering a chance to pick up the pace. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along East Lamar Alexander Parkway, giving you a solid block of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the road to transition, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate journey. This blend means you'll be engaged behind the wheel without feeling rushed.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on East Lamar Alexander Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near East Millers Cove Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Millers Cove Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Old Walland Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Wilcox 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 46m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 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: near the start (East Millers Cove Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Old Walland Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Wilcox Street): Navigation decision point.
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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