Interstate 275 (Tennessee)

Interstate 275 (I-275) is an Interstate Highway in Tennessee that serves Knoxville by connecting the downtown with I-75/I-640/US Route 25W (US 25W). Measuring 2.98 miles (4.80 km) in length, it runs from a northern terminus at the junction with I-75/I-640/US 25W to a southern terminus at I-40. I-275 was formerly a section of I-75, which was rerouted onto I-640 in 1980 after a section of that route was completed.

Interstate 275

I-275 highlighted in red
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-75
Maintained by TDOT
Length2.98 mi (4.80 km)
ExistedJune 22, 1980–present
History1957-1980 (as a part of I-75)
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-40 in Knoxville
North end I-75 / I-640 / US 25W in Knoxville
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountiesKnox
Highway system
  • Main
  • Auxiliary
  • Suffixed
  • Business
  • Future
  • Tennessee State Routes
  • Interstate
  • US
  • State
SR 274 SR 275
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