How far is Norris, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Norris, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norris and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris and Knoxville.
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Start on East Norris Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road
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Turn right onto Andersonville Highway
113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway
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Continue on Norris Freeway
734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway
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Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle
1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle
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Continue on Andersonville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway
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Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
724 ft · 19 sec · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left
1546 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 19 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 Norris 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.
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Norris and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norris to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Norris and 10.6 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norris and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norris and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 km).
#1 Norris
City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,612 |
| Coordinates | 36.1956300, -84.0679700 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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