How far is Greenbrier, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.11 mi
03h 09m
Flight
164 mi
263.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164 mi
Kilometers
263.94 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.11 mi
Kilometers
323.65 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
9:00 PM CDT
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Greenbrier
95.4 mi
01h 34m
To Knoxville
105.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°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 Greenbrier and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on East College Street

    30 m · 11 sec · East College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dickerson Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dickerson Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rivergate Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Rivergate Parkway

    3039 ft · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Knoxville

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    163.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbrier and Knoxville.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
167 mi · 83%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.16 mi · 4%
Broad Street
6.72 mi · 3%
Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Rivergate Parkway
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 58m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 34m from Greenbrier
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenbrier and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenbrier to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Greenbrier and 105.7 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenbrier and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenbrier and Sunny near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 164 mi (263.94 km).

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#1 Greenbrier

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,745
Coordinates36.4275500, -86.8047200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: East College Street (-86.804752, 36.427622)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.86 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.2 gal · 53.72 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.65 $33.04 $66.09
Diesel $5.30 $37.66 $75.32

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenbrier, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Greenbrier is 03:21:56, although it is 04:21:56 in Knoxville.

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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.