How far is Sevierville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.72 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.08 mi
33.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Sevierville
Mon, May 25, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sevierville
2026-05-25T03:15
Arrive Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sevierville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Sevierville
12.4 mi
00h 16m
To Knoxville
12.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sevierville and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Henley Street

    2385 ft · 53 sec · Henley Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 90%
East Main Street
2.11 mi · 9%
Henley Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chapman Highway

Continue on Chapman Highway

22.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 16m from Sevierville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sevierville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sevierville to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Sevierville and 12.4 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sevierville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sevierville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.92 km).

Sevierville

#1 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: US 411 (-83.561854, 35.86811)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sevierville and Knoxville. The current time is 03:15:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.