How far is Red Bank, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.57 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.57 mi
Kilometers
57.24 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Red Bank
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Maryville
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Red Bank
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Knoxville
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pam Lane

    37 m · 6 sec · Pam Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

    2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cavern Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road

    2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    13 mi · 20 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilcox Street

    2350 ft · 1 min · Wilcox Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Everett High Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Everett High Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Five Points Roundabout

    8 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    2960 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Old Knoxville Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Maryville Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ogle Avenue

    1874 ft · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Martin Mill Pike

    1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chapman Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Henley Street

    2385 ft · 53 sec · Henley Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
13 mi · 36%
Old Knoxville Highway
5.16 mi · 15%
Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 13%
East Broadway Avenue
2.31 mi · 6%
Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Cavern Road
1.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Lamar Alexander Parkway

Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

13 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryville
00h 25m from Red Bank
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Red Bank and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Bank to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Maryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Red Bank and 19.1 miles from Knoxville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Red Bank and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,881
Coordinates35.6434200, -83.7682300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Pam Lane (-83.768551, 35.643495)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and Knoxville. The current time is 23:46:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.