How far is LaFollette, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from LaFollette, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaFollette and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette and Knoxville.
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Start on East Central Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Royal Blue Road
649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
26.9 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
1376 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 441 South: Henley Street
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
2877 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between LaFollette and Knoxville.
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.
Royal Blue Road
Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
26.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving LaFollette and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaFollette to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Norris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from LaFollette and 19.7 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around LaFollette and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaFollette and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.24 km).
#1 LaFollette
City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 7,456 |
| Coordinates | 36.3828600, -84.1199300 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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