How far is Tazewell, TN from Knoxville, TN?
Fastest route
The distance between Tazewell, TN and Knoxville, TN is 49.7 miles (79.9 kilometers) by car, following the I-275 N and TN-33 N route. The fastest route from Tazewell to Knoxville is 1 hour and 5 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Maynardville, TN.
Here are the steps to get from Tazewell to Knoxville by car:
- Head southeast on Main St/US-11E toward KY-11W.
- Turn left onto US-11E/TN-111 S.
- Turn left onto TN-33 N.
- Continue to follow TN-33 N.
- Pass by Hardee's (on the left in 7.4 mi).
- Continue onto N Broad St.
- Turn left onto Hardin St.
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Main St.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell and Knoxville.
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Start on Main Street
60 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
6.2 mi · 11 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Viaduct
1017 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Viaduct
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Continue on South Broadway
638 ft · 13 sec · South Broadway
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Continue on Henley Street
2067 ft · 41 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 Tazewell and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maynardville Highway
Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tazewell to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Maynardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Tazewell and 24.8 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tazewell and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.3 km).
#1 Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.4542500, -83.5693500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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