How far is New Tazewell, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from New Tazewell, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 New Tazewell and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Tazewell and Knoxville.
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Start on First Avenue
10 m · 9 sec · First Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
6.2 mi · 11 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Viaduct
1017 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Viaduct
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Continue on South Broadway
638 ft · 13 sec · South Broadway
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Continue on Henley Street
2067 ft · 41 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 New Tazewell and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maynardville Highway
Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Tazewell to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Maynardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from New Tazewell and 23.7 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Tazewell and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 37.8 mi (60.84 km).
#1 New Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 36.4425800, -83.5996300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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