How far is Greeneville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.57 mi
01h 10m
Flight
62.45 mi
100.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.57 mi
Kilometers
113.57 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Greeneville
Mon, May 25, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-05-25T04:22
Arrive Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Baneberry
TN

City in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Greeneville
35.2 mi
00h 35m
To Knoxville
35.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greeneville and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    127 m · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on James White Parkway

    1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive

    769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Avenue

    1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Henley Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeneville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Andrew Johnson Highway
34.5 mi · 49%
I 40 West
32.2 mi · 46%
West Church Street
1.03 mi · 1%
TN 158 West
0.94 mi · 1%
James White Parkway
0.37 mi · 1%
Cumberland Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baneberry
00h 35m from Greeneville
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greeneville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Baneberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Greeneville and 35.4 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greeneville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 62.45 mi (100.51 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.830947, 36.163144)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeneville and Knoxville. The current time is 04:22:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.