Interstate 275 (Tennessee)
I-275 highlighted in red | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Auxiliary route of I-75 | ||||
| Maintained by TDOT | ||||
| Length | 2.98 mi (4.80 km) | |||
| Existed | June 22, 1980–present | |||
| History | 1957-1980 (as a part of I-75) | |||
| NHS | Entire route | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end | I-40 in Knoxville | |||
| North end | I-75 / I-640 / US 25W in Knoxville | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Tennessee | |||
| Counties | Knox | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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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.