How far is it from Oak Ridge, TN, to Townsend, TN, ?

The distance between Oak Ridge, TN, and Townsend, TN, is 52 mi by road.

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

The drive from Oak Ridge, TN, to Townsend, TN, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Oak Ridge, TN, to Townsend, TN, ?

The fastest route from Oak Ridge, TN, to Townsend, TN, covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Townsend, TN from Oak Ridge, TN?

Townsend, TN lies roughly to the south-east of Oak Ridge, TN.

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

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

Which towns do you pass between Oak Ridge, TN and Townsend, TN?

Towns on the route from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN include Farragut, Louisville, Maryville.

Are there charging stations between Oak Ridge, TN and Townsend, TN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN, including Flying J 722 (350 kW); Food City - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Pavilion of Turkey Creek - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

Oak Ridge, TN Townsend, TN

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN takes about 1 h 25 min via US 321. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Oak Ridge, TN, Farragut, TN, Louisville, TN, Alcoa, TN. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 52 mi

1 Depart left 2 mi
2 Continue straight 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Bear Creek Road 2 mi
4 Turn left onto White Wing Road 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto Lamar Alexander Parkway 27 mi
6 Keep slightly right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway 17 mi
7 Arrive right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

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The return trip from Townsend, TN to Oak Ridge, TN covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

29 chargers

Flying J 722CCS · 800 Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37932350 kW
Food City - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1000 Ladd Landing Blvd, Kingston, TN, 37763250 kW
Pavilion of Turkey Creek - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 10936 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Watkins Rd, Maryville, TN, 37801250 kW
Ardmore at ProsperityType1 · 1897 Everett Road, Knoxville, TN, 379327.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

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 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Oak Ridge, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The distance between Oak Ridge, TN, {fromState} and Townsend, TN, {toState} is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The drive from Oak Ridge, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Oak Ridge, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Oak Ridge, TN, {fromState} to Townsend, TN, {toState} covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Townsend, TN from Oak Ridge, TN?: Townsend, TN lies roughly to the south-east of Oak Ridge, TN.
Which roads does the route from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN follow?: The drive from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN mainly follows US 321.
Which towns do you pass between Oak Ridge, TN and Townsend, TN?: Towns on the route from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN include Farragut, Louisville, Maryville.
Are there charging stations between Oak Ridge, TN and Townsend, TN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Oak Ridge, TN to Townsend, TN, including Flying J 722 (350 kW); Food City - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Pavilion of Turkey Creek - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

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