How far is it from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), to Townsend, TN, ?

The distance between McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), and Townsend, TN, is 25 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), to Townsend, TN, ?

The drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), to Townsend, TN, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), to Townsend, TN, ?

The fastest route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), to Townsend, TN, covers 25 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Townsend, TN from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)?

Townsend, TN lies roughly to the south-east of McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Which roads does the route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN follow?

The drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN mainly follows US 321.

Are there charging stations between McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Townsend, TN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN, including Walmart 2065 (Knoxville, TN) (350 kW); Brookview Town Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) Townsend, TN

Distance: 25 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN takes about 40 min via US 321. The distance is 25 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 25 mi

1 Depart 138 yd
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Briscoe Drive 168 yd
4 Continue straight onto Old Airbase Road 1 mi
5 Continue slightly right onto Old Airbase Road 30 yd
6 Turn right onto Airbase Road 2 mi
7 Turn right onto Alcoa Highway 3 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto North Hall Road 3 mi

9 Continue straight onto North Washington Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway 17 mi
11 Arrive right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

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The return trip from Townsend, TN to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) covers roughly the same distance, 25 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

41 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
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Watkins Rd, Maryville, TN, 37801250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 8040 Ray Mears Blvd, Knoxville, TN, 37919250 kW
Ted Russell Ford - Kingston Pike - DCFCCCS · 8551 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 3791960 kW

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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 → Pigeon Forge, TN18 mi · 30 min Townsend, TN → Alcoa, TN21 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The distance between McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), {fromState} and Townsend, TN, {toState} is 25 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The fastest route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState} covers 25 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Townsend, TN from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)?: Townsend, TN lies roughly to the south-east of McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Which roads does the route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN follow?: The drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN mainly follows US 321.
Are there charging stations between McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Townsend, TN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Townsend, TN, including Walmart 2065 (Knoxville, TN) (350 kW); Brookview Town Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

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