How far is Greenback, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Greenback, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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 02h 45m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenback and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenback and Johnson City.
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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 left onto Greenback Road
11.2 mi · 15 min · Greenback Road
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway
1.3 km · 59 sec · West Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
94 m · 9 sec · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
827 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto High Street
797 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Sevierville Road
13 mi · 19 min · Sevierville Road
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Continue on Maryville Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maryville Highway
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Continue on Boyds Creek Highway
11.9 mi · 20 min · Boyds Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Winfield Dunn Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Asheville
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right
132 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenback and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
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 Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenback to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Greenback and 65.9 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenback and Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 111.21 mi (178.98 km).
#1 Greenback
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.6611900, -84.1721400 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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