How far is Alcoa, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Alcoa, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.36 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.19 mi
19.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.36 mi
Kilometers
26.33 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Alcoa
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alcoa
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Knoxville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alcoa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockford
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Alcoa
7.2 mi
00h 11m
To Knoxville
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alcoa and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Springbrook Road

    7 m · 2 sec · Springbrook Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springbrook Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Springbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Edison Street

    1240 ft · 36 sec · East Edison Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Wright Road

    1 mi · 3 min · North Wright Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Hunt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Hunt Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Russell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Russell Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williams Mill Road

    1668 ft · 53 sec · Williams Mill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Maryville Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ogle Avenue

    1874 ft · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Martin Mill Pike

    1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chapman Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    2385 ft · 53 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alcoa and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 29%
Old Knoxville Highway
3.22 mi · 20%
Russell Road
1.71 mi · 10%
North Wright Road
1.03 mi · 6%
Chapman Highway
0.96 mi · 6%
East Hunt Road
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maryville Pike

Continue on Maryville Pike

4.72 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
00h 11m from Alcoa
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alcoa and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alcoa to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Alcoa and 9.1 miles from Knoxville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alcoa and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alcoa and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).

Alcoa

#1 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Springbrook Road (-83.973915, 35.789385)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alcoa and Knoxville. The current time is 22:59:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.