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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City in Tennessee, United States
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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.
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Start on Henley Street
39 m · 9 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
2586 ft · 1 min · Henley Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn right onto West Martin Mill Pike
1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ogle Avenue
1797 ft · 39 sec · Ogle Avenue
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Continue on Maryville Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike
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Continue on Old Knoxville Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Turn right onto Williams Mill Road
1668 ft · 46 sec · Williams Mill Road
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Turn right onto Russell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Russell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hunt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Hunt Road
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Turn left onto North Wright Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Wright Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street
1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Springbrook Road
35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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