How far is Greeneville, TN from Tracy City, TN?

The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to Tracy City, TN is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.54 mi
04h 15m
Flight
174.5 mi
280.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.5 mi
Kilometers
280.83 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.54 mi
Kilometers
356.53 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy City
Thu, Nov 12, 9:46 AM CST
Return by in Greeneville
Thu, Nov 12, 3:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-11-12T06:31
Arrive Tracy City
Thu, Nov 12, 10:46 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CST

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

Leave by
8:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Greeneville
110.7 mi
02h 07m
To Tracy City
110.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeneville and Tracy City.

  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

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 150

    15 mi · 20 min · Highway 150

  14. 14

    Continue on 7th Street

    2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeneville and Tracy City.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 38%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 24%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
34.5 mi · 16%
Chattanooga
29.4 mi · 13%
Highway 150
15 mi · 7%
West Church Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
02h 07m from Greeneville
Leave By
8:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Greeneville and Partly Sunny near Tracy City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greeneville to Tracy City?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Greeneville and 110.9 miles from Tracy City.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Greeneville and Partly Sunny near Tracy City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Tracy City. Straight-line distance: 174.5 mi (280.83 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

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

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Tracy City

#2 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)
End: Tracy City (-85.73608, 35.26036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.88
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.94 $55.88
Mid-grade $4.04 $31.58 $63.15
Premium $4.45 $34.79 $69.58
Diesel $5.82 $45.51 $91.02

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greeneville, TN and Tracy City, TN. The current time in Greeneville is 06:31:55, although it is 05:31:55 in Tracy City.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.