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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Pam Lane
37 m · 6 sec · Pam Lane
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Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road
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Turn slight right onto Cavern Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road
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Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road
2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road
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Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road
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Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road
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Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
13 mi · 20 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn right onto Wilcox Street
2350 ft · 1 min · Wilcox Street
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Continue on South Everett High Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Everett High Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Five Points Roundabout
8 m · 1 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
4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike
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Turn right onto Ogle Avenue
1874 ft · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Martin Mill Pike
1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike
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Turn left onto Chapman Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on Henley Street
2385 ft · 53 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 Red Bank 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Red Bank
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,881 |
| Coordinates | 35.6434200, -83.7682300 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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