How far is Gruetli-Laager, TN from Whitesburg, KY?
The driving distance from Gruetli-Laager, TN to Whitesburg, KY is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gruetli-Laager and Whitesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gruetli-Laager and Whitesburg.
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Start on the route
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Barkertown Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Barkertown Road
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Continue on Artillery Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Artillery Road
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rifle Range Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Roane State Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Roane State Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
127 m · 5 sec · Harriman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward Louisville
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway
3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · Wilderness Road
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Turn right onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
41.8 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Whitesburg Bypass
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Turn right onto Cs-1044
32 m · 6 sec · Cs-1044
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Turn left onto College Drive
632 ft · 28 sec · College Drive
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Continue on Main Street
866 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Webb Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · North Webb Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Webb Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gruetli-Laager and Whitesburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rifle Range Road
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gruetli-Laager and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gruetli-Laager to Whitesburg?
The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Gruetli-Laager and 130.6 miles from Whitesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.99 one way or $71.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gruetli-Laager and Whitesburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gruetli-Laager and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitesburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gruetli-Laager and Whitesburg. Straight-line distance: 196.83 mi (316.76 km).
#1 Gruetli-Laager
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,734 |
| Coordinates | 35.3723000, -85.6180300 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitesburg
City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 37.1184300, -82.8268300 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitesburg (-82.82683, 37.11843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $3.90 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $44.02 | $88.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $55.34 | $110.68 |
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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