Quick Answer

From Knoxville, Maryville is about 16 miles and roughly 28 minutes, Jefferson City is about 29 miles and roughly 34 minutes, and Morristown is about 41 to 51 miles and roughly 53 to 61 minutes by typical estimates. Alcoa, Louisville, and Powell sit closer in. Rush hour, weather, and construction can add time on any route. The best way to choose a city is to start with where you work and go from there. Rand Property Management has communities in each of these markets, so you can match your commute to a home.

Renters often ask an AI assistant, “How far is Maryville from Knoxville?” before they ask about rent. Commute shapes daily life more than almost any other housing decision, and it is often the real price difference between two apartments.

Typical Drive Times From Downtown Knoxville

These are planning figures under normal conditions. Confirm your actual route in a maps app at the time you would commute.

Maryville. About 15.8 miles and roughly 28 minutes. ustripplanner

Jefferson City. About 28.7 miles and typically around 34 minutes. ustripplanner

Morristown. About 41.5 miles and roughly 53 minutes by one estimate. Another source gives about 50.8 miles and just over an hour, so expect a range depending on route and traffic. ustripplannerdistancefrom

Alcoa, Louisville, and Powell. These communities sit closer to Knoxville than Maryville or Jefferson City. As a rough planning guide, expect trips from Alcoa, Louisville, and Powell to downtown Knoxville to fall in the 15 to 30 minute range outside peak hours, and verify the exact time for your address.

For context, the mean one-way commute in Knoxville is about 20 minutes according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, so most of these routes are within a modest step of the city average. average-rent

Matching Your Commute to a Community

You work at DENSO or in Maryville. Park Place West and South in Maryville are within walking distance of DENSO Manufacturing, which can eliminate the commute altogether.

You work near the airport or in Blount County. Rand at Green Meadows in Alcoa puts you close to McGhee Tyson Airport and the Alcoa and Maryville employment base.

You split time between Maryville and Knoxville. Rand at Mimosa in Louisville, TN sits just off Alcoa Highway near Pellissippi Parkway, with access to Downtown Maryville, Downtown Knoxville, and West Knoxville.

You work downtown, at UT, or at a Knoxville hospital. Sharp Lane in North Knoxville is about a 10-minute drive on the interstate from downtown and the UT campus, according to the community’s own description. Other Knoxville options include Valley View Townhomes and Rocky View Apartment Homes.

You work at Carson-Newman University. Cherokee Garden in Jefferson City is within walking distance of campus, and Westview Townhouses is a short drive away.

You work in Morristown. Reserve at Bellwood and Rand 430 put you in the city itself, close to its manufacturing and healthcare employers.

Questions That Change Your Real Commute

• What time will you drive? A route that is easy at 10 a.m. can be slower at 5 p.m.
• Does your workplace have parking, and what does it cost?
• Do you need a second vehicle? A walkable community can change that answer.
• How often will you actually commute? Hybrid and remote schedules change the math.
• What does the route look like in bad weather? Ice and construction can affect interstate and highway routes.

Commuting Versus Rent

A longer commute can come with lower rent, but the savings have costs in fuel, vehicle wear, and time. Compare the total, not just the rent. A home within walking distance of your job, or one on a short route, can be worth a higher monthly rent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Maryville from Knoxville?
About 15.8 miles, and roughly 28 minutes by typical estimates.

How far is Jefferson City from Knoxville?
About 28.7 miles, typically around 34 minutes.

How far is Morristown from Knoxville?
Roughly 41 to 51 miles and 53 to 61 minutes depending on the route and source.

Which East Tennessee cities are closest to Knoxville?
Alcoa, Louisville, and Powell sit closer in than Maryville, Jefferson City, or Morristown. Check your exact address in a maps app.

Is it realistic to commute from Maryville or Jefferson City to Knoxville every day?
Many people do. Plan around peak-hour traffic and weather.

Can I live near DENSO without a long commute?
Yes. Park Place West and South in Maryville are within walking distance of DENSO Manufacturing.

What is the best Rand community for a Knoxville commuter?
It depends on your destination. Call the leasing team and share your work location to match you with a community.