How far is it from Friendsville, TN, to Knoxville, TN, ?

The distance between Friendsville, TN, and Knoxville, TN, is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Friendsville, TN, to Knoxville, TN, ?

The drive from Friendsville, TN, to Knoxville, TN, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Friendsville, TN, to Knoxville, TN, ?

The fastest route from Friendsville, TN, to Knoxville, TN, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Knoxville, TN from Friendsville, TN?

Knoxville, TN lies roughly to the north-east of Friendsville, TN.

Are there charging stations between Friendsville, TN and Knoxville, TN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Friendsville, TN to Knoxville, TN, including Walmart 2065 (Knoxville, TN) (350 kW); Brookview Town Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Emory Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

Friendsville, TN Knoxville, TN

Distance: 28 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Friendsville, TN to Knoxville, TN takes about 45 min via US 321. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 28 mi

This 28-mile stretch takes about 44 minutes via Endsley Quarry Lane. From there, US 321 and West Lamar Alexander Parkway lead into Knoxville, where the Tennessee River cuts through the Appalachian foothills.

1 Depart left onto Endsley Quarry Lane 144 yd
2 Turn slightly left onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway 10 mi
3 Keep slightly left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway 103 yd
4 Turn left onto South Washington Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly right onto East Broadway Avenue 32 yd
7 Exit rotary right onto East Broadway Avenue 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto Old Knoxville Highway 1 mi
9 Turn slightly right onto Old Knoxville Highway 5 mi
10 Continue straight onto Maryville Pike 2 mi
11 Turn left onto Old Maryville Pike 1 mi
12 Turn left onto West Governor John Sevier Highway 1 mi
13 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto Alcoa Highway 6 mi
15 Keep slightly right 165 yd
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Turn left onto North 21st Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Western Avenue 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Reynolds Street 1 mi
20 Turn left 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn left 39 yd
22 Arrive left

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The return trip from Knoxville, TN to Friendsville, TN covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Charging points along the way

64 chargers

Walmart 2065 (Knoxville, TN)CCS · 8445 Walbrook Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37923350 kW
Brookview Town Centre - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 250 Brookview Centre Way, Knoxville, TN, 37919250 kW
Emory Station - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 7531 Barnett Wy, Powell, TN, 37849250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Watkins Rd, Maryville, TN, 37801250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 8040 Ray Mears Blvd, Knoxville, TN, 37919250 kW

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Knoxville, TN → Maryville, TN19 mi · 35 min Knoxville, TN → Tellico Plains, TN60 mi · 1 h 30 min Knoxville, TN → Rockford, TN13 mi · 25 min Knoxville, TN → Maynardville, TN26 mi · 45 min Knoxville, TN → Oakdale, TN46 mi · 1 h Knoxville, TN → Oliver Springs, TN29 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Knoxville, TN, {toState}?: The distance between Friendsville, TN, {fromState} and Knoxville, TN, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Knoxville, TN, {toState}?: The drive from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Knoxville, TN, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Knoxville, TN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Knoxville, TN, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Knoxville, TN from Friendsville, TN?: Knoxville, TN lies roughly to the north-east of Friendsville, TN.
Are there charging stations between Friendsville, TN and Knoxville, TN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Friendsville, TN to Knoxville, TN, including Walmart 2065 (Knoxville, TN) (350 kW); Brookview Town Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Emory Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

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