How far is Knoxville, TN from Watertown, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Watertown, TN is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Watertown.
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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 · 37 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
5.2 mi · 9 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Five Points Roundabout
60 m · 4 sec · South Everett High Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Everett High Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Everett High Road
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Continue on Wilcox Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Wilcox Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Walland Highway
1415 ft · 45 sec · Old Walland Highway
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Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Millers Cove Road
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Watertown.
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.
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Rain Showers near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Watertown?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Eagleton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Knoxville and 13.1 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Rain Showers near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.48 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 35.7381400, -83.7879500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-83.78795, 35.73814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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