How far is Knoxville, TN from Alcoa, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
14.46 mi
00h 27m
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
14.46 mi
Kilometers
23.27 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alcoa
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Fri, Apr 10, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-10T19:12
Arrive Alcoa
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
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 Knoxville
7.2 mi
00h 13m
To Alcoa
7.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    39 m · 9 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    2586 ft · 1 min · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Martin Mill Pike

    1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ogle Avenue

    1797 ft · 39 sec · Ogle Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maryville Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Williams Mill Road

    1668 ft · 46 sec · Williams Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Russell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Russell Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hunt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Hunt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Wright Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Wright Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street

    1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street

  14. 14

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

    29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Springbrook Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 33%
Old Knoxville Highway
3.22 mi · 22%
Russell Road
1.71 mi · 12%
North Wright Road
1.03 mi · 7%
Chapman Highway
0.96 mi · 7%
East Hunt Road
0.7 mi · 5%
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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
00h 13m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Alcoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Knoxville and 7.2 miles from Alcoa.

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 2.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Alcoa

#2 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Alcoa. The current time is 19:12:29.

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.