How far is Watertown, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Watertown, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Knoxville.
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Start on the route
10 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Millers Cove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Walland Highway
1347 ft · 39 sec · Old Walland Highway
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Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.1 mi · 12 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 Watertown 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 right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.13 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Eagleton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Watertown and 15.6 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Watertown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.48 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 35.7381400, -83.7879500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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