How far is Chattanooga, TN from Greenback, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Greenback, TN is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.4 mi
01h 55m
Flight
76.93 mi
123.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.71 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
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
Calhoun
TN

Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
46.2 mi
00h 57m
To Greenback
46.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Greenback.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Greenback.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur

    1574 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Decatur Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Niota Avenue

    954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Amhurst Place

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Amhurst Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 95

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 95

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morganton Road

    674 ft · 14 sec · Morganton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Greenback.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
47.5 mi · 51%
Amhurst Place
24.5 mi · 27%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 8%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 5%
Decatur Pike
3.24 mi · 4%
State Route 95
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
00h 57m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Greenback.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Greenback?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Chattanooga and 46.2 miles from Greenback.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Greenback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Greenback. Straight-line distance: 76.93 mi (123.8 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Greenback

#2 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Greenback (-84.17214, 35.66119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Greenback. The current time is 00:35:08.

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.