How far is Greenback, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Greenback, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
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 Greenback and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenback and Chattanooga.
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Start on Oak Street
16 m · 5 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Morganton Road
674 ft · 17 sec · Morganton Road
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Turn right onto State Route 95
2 mi · 4 min · State Route 95
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Turn right onto Greenback Road
24.5 mi · 28 min · Greenback Road
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Turn right onto Englewood Avenue
114 m · 13 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Continue on Englewood Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Continue on Niota Avenue
725 ft · 15 sec · Niota Avenue
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Turn left onto Athens Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike
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Continue on New Englewood Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road
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Turn right onto South White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street
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Continue on Green Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Decatur Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike
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Take the ramp slight left
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenback and Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Decatur Pike
Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 00h 52m
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 Greenback and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenback to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 46.5 miles from Greenback and 50.3 miles from Chattanooga.
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 19.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenback and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 76.93 mi (123.8 km).
#1 Greenback
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.6611900, -84.1721400 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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