How far is Chattanooga, TN from Greeneville, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Greeneville, TN is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.25 mi
03h 25m
Flight
159.21 mi
256.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.21 mi
Kilometers
256.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.25 mi
Kilometers
290.09 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeneville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Greeneville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
90.1 mi
01h 42m
To Greeneville
90.2 mi
01h 42m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1231 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Summer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Summer Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    110 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 76%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 13%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 4%
West Summer Street
1.53 mi · 1%
US 11E
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
159.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
01h 42m from Chattanooga
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Greeneville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Chattanooga and 90.2 miles from Greeneville.

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

The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Greeneville. Straight-line distance: 159.21 mi (256.23 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
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: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 Greeneville. The current time is 03:10:03.

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.