How far is Knoxville, TN from Norris, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Norris, TN is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
20.92 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.2 mi
29.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.2 mi
Kilometers
29.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.66 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Norris
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Clinton
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Norris
10.4 mi
00h 14m

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
80°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 Knoxville and Norris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 61: Norris, Clinton

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Andersonville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  11. 11

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
17.5 mi · 83%
Andersonville Highway
1.19 mi · 6%
East Norris Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Nashville
0.34 mi · 2%
TN 61
0.31 mi · 1%
I 40
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Continue straight

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 14m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Norris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Knoxville and 10.4 miles from Norris.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Norris. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 Knoxville and Norris. The current time is 22:54:09.

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.