How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Greenback, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Greenback, TN is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Greenback.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Greenback.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur
1574 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Decatur Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike
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Continue on Green Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on South White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street
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Turn left onto New Englewood Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road
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Continue on Athens Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike
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Turn right onto Niota Avenue
954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue
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Continue on Englewood Avenue
114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Amhurst Place
24.5 mi · 28 min · Amhurst Place
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Turn left onto State Route 95
2 mi · 4 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Morganton Road
674 ft · 14 sec · Morganton Road
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Turn right onto Oak Street
16 m · 2 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Greenback.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Amhurst Place
Turn left onto Amhurst Place
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East 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 East Chattanooga to Greenback?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 43.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 43.4 miles from Greenback.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Greenback.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Greenback. Straight-line distance: 73.33 mi (118.01 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenback
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.6611900, -84.1721400 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenback (-84.17214, 35.66119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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