How far is Sevierville, TN from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to Rocky Top, TN is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sevierville and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sevierville and Rocky Top.
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Start on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on Henley Street
1 km · 1 min · Henley Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Rocky Top, Lake City
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
603 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Norris Freeway
1798 ft · 38 sec · Norris Freeway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2913 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1331 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sevierville and Rocky Top.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Sevierville and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sevierville to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Sevierville and 25.3 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sevierville and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sevierville and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.98 km).
#1 Sevierville
Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA
| Population | 18,426 |
| Coordinates | 35.8681500, -83.5618400 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.63 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
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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