How far is Maryville, TN from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from Maryville, TN to Rocky Top, TN is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryville and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryville and Rocky Top.
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Start on East Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Five Points Roundabout
30 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Old Knoxville Highway
2960 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Turn slight right onto Old Knoxville Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue on Maryville Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maryville Pike
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Turn left onto Old Maryville Pike
574 ft · 31 sec · Old Maryville Pike
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Turn left onto West Governor John Sevier Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Governor John Sevier Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alcoa Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexington
151 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexington
1987 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1132 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Lexington
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Rocky Top, Lake City
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
603 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Norris Freeway
1798 ft · 38 sec · Norris Freeway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2913 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1331 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryville and Rocky Top.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Continue straight
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Maryville and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryville to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Maryville and 21.3 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryville and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryville and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 33.5 mi (53.91 km).
#1 Maryville
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 29,995 |
| Coordinates | 35.7564700, -83.9704600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.63 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
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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