How far is Asheville, NC from Greeneville, TN?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Greeneville, TN is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.69 mi
01h 28m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.69 mi
Kilometers
88.01 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeneville
Mon, Aug 3, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Mon, Aug 3, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-08-03T16:02
Arrive Greeneville
Mon, Aug 3, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapel Hill
NC

Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Asheville
27.3 mi
00h 44m
To Greeneville
27.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Greeneville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Greeneville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marcellus Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    77 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 70 West: Marshall

    21.3 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    14.6 mi · 26 min · Asheville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Vann Road

    3053 ft · 1 min · East Vann Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vann Road

    931 ft · 27 sec · East Vann Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · Forest Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monument Avenue

    567 ft · 18 sec · Monument Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2624 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Greeneville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 25 North
24.8 mi · 45%
Asheville Highway
14.6 mi · 27%
Broadway Street
8.04 mi · 15%
East Vann Road
0.75 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Forest Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US 25 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 70 West: Marshall

21.3 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapel Hill
00h 44m from Asheville
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Greeneville?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Asheville and 27.3 miles from Greeneville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Asheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Greeneville. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.31 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Greeneville

#2 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.78 $9.22 $18.44
Diesel $5.62 $10.85 $21.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Greeneville. The current time is 16:02:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.