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

The distance between Friendsville, TN, and Townsend, TN, is 27 mi by road.

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

The drive from Friendsville, TN, to Townsend, TN, takes approximately 40 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Friendsville, TN, to Townsend, TN, covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Townsend, TN from Friendsville, TN?

Townsend, TN lies roughly to the east of Friendsville, TN.

Which roads does the route from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN follow?

The drive from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN mainly follows US 321.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN, including Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Courtyard by Marriott - Alcoa (7 kW); Elevate at Topside (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 15.

Friendsville, TN Townsend, TN

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN takes about 40 min via US 321. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions4 · 27 mi

This 26-mile run takes about 38 minutes via Endsley Quarry Lane. Follow US 321 into Townsend, the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

1 Depart left onto Endsley Quarry Lane 144 yd
2 Turn slightly left onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway 10 mi
3 Keep slightly right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway 17 mi
4 Arrive right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

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The return trip from Townsend, TN to Friendsville, TN covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Charging points along the way

15 chargers

Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Watkins Rd, Maryville, TN, 37801250 kW
Courtyard by Marriott - AlcoaType1 · 141 Furrow Way, Alcoa, TN, 377017.2 kW
Elevate at TopsideType1 · 910 Ardmore Alcoa Way, Louisville, TN, 377777.2 kW
FOOD CITY FOOD CITY651 #1Type1 · 1715 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN, 378017.2 kW
Hampton Inn Lenior CityType1 · 585 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Lenoir City, TN, 377727.2 kW

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Popular routes from destination

This 26-mile run takes about 38 minutes via Endsley Quarry Lane. Follow US 321 into Townsend, the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Popular destinations close by

Townsend, TN → Maryville, TN18 mi · 30 min Townsend, TN → Louisville, TN25 mi · 40 min Townsend, TN → Gatlinburg, TN26 mi · 50 min Townsend, TN → Pittman Center, TN34 mi · 1 h Townsend, TN → Madisonville, TN45 mi · 1 h 5 min Townsend, TN → Loudon, TN45 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The distance between Friendsville, TN, {fromState} and Townsend, TN, {toState} is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The drive from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Friendsville, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState} covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Townsend, TN from Friendsville, TN?: Townsend, TN lies roughly to the east of Friendsville, TN.
Which roads does the route from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN follow?: The drive from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN mainly follows US 321.
Are there charging stations between Friendsville, TN and Townsend, TN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Friendsville, TN to Townsend, TN, including Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Courtyard by Marriott - Alcoa (7 kW); Elevate at Topside (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 15.

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