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

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to New Tazewell, TN is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.43 mi
01h 07m
Flight
37.8 mi
60.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.8 mi
Kilometers
60.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.89 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-25T17:54
Arrive New Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Maynardville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
21.7 mi
00h 33m
To New Tazewell
21.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broadway

    718 ft · 14 sec · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Viaduct

    1017 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Viaduct

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broadway

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto First Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · First Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 39%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 23%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 20%
North Broadway
6.2 mi · 14%
South Broad Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Henley Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maynardville Highway

Continue on Maynardville Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maynardville
00h 33m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maynardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Knoxville and 21.7 miles from New Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and New Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 37.8 mi (60.84 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: New Tazewell (-83.59963, 36.44258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and New Tazewell. The current time is 17:54:54.

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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.