How far is Knoxville, TN from Seymour, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Seymour, TN is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Seymour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Seymour.
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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
11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn left onto Boyds Creek Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyds Creek Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Seymour.
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.
Chapman Highway
Continue on Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Cloudy leaving Knoxville and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Seymour?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 7.1 miles from Knoxville and 7.1 miles from Seymour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Knoxville and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.3 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seymour
Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8906400, -83.7246200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour (-83.72462, 35.89064)
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 | $3.75 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Diesel | $5.95 | $2.97 | $5.95 |
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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