How far is Johnson City, TN from Greenback, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Greenback, TN is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Greenback.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Greenback.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Roan Street
1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street
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Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue
1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp straight
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
591 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Winfield Dunn Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn left onto Maryville Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maryville Highway
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Continue on Sevierville Road
13 mi · 19 min · Sevierville Road
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Continue on High Street
797 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
827 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
12.4 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto State Route 95
2 mi · 4 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Morganton Road
674 ft · 14 sec · Morganton Road
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Turn right onto Oak Street
16 m · 2 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Greenback.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Greenback.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Greenback?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Johnson City and 68.7 miles from Greenback.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Johnson City and Sunny near Greenback.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Greenback. Straight-line distance: 111.21 mi (178.98 km).
#1 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenback
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.6611900, -84.1721400 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenback (-84.17214, 35.66119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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