How far is Greenback, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Greenback, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenback and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenback and Knoxville.
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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 · 15 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
2078 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Five Points Roundabout
30 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Old Knoxville Highway
2960 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Turn slight right onto Old Knoxville Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue on Maryville Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike
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Turn right onto Ogle Avenue
1874 ft · 43 sec · Ogle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Martin Mill Pike
1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike
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Turn left onto Chapman Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on Henley Street
2385 ft · 53 sec · Henley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenback and Knoxville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Greenback Road
Turn left onto Greenback Road
11.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Greenback and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenback to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Greenback and 16.2 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenback and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 25.03 mi (40.28 km).
#1 Greenback
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.6611900, -84.1721400 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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