How far is Knoxville, TN from New Market, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to New Market, TN is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
24.95 mi
00h 30m
Flight
22.82 mi
36.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.82 mi
Kilometers
36.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Market
Sat, May 2, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, May 2, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-02T15:30
Arrive New Market
Sat, May 2, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mascot
TN

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

From Knoxville
12.4 mi
00h 15m
To New Market
12.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and New Market.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Churchview Street

    736 ft · 35 sec · Churchview Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Circle Drive

    61 m · 9 sec · Circle Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Johnson Highway
11.9 mi · 48%
I 40 East
6.11 mi · 24%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 24%
US 11E
0.27 mi · 1%
I 40
0.25 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Johnson Highway

Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascot
00h 15m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near New Market.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to New Market?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Knoxville and 12.5 miles from New Market.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers near New Market.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and New Market. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.73 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
New Market

#2 New Market

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,381
Coordinates36.1039800, -83.5526800
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: New Market (-83.55268, 36.10398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and New Market. The current time is 15:30:44.

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.