How far is Knoxville, TN from Greenback, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Greenback, TN is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Greenback.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Greenback.
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Start on Henley Street
39 m · 9 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
2586 ft · 1 min · Henley Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn right onto West Martin Mill Pike
1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ogle Avenue
1797 ft · 39 sec · Ogle Avenue
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Continue on Maryville Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike
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Continue on Old Knoxville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Five Points Roundabout
43 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2078 ft · 54 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 Knoxville and Greenback.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Greenback.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Greenback?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Maryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Knoxville and 15.6 miles from Greenback.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Greenback.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Greenback. Straight-line distance: 25.03 mi (40.28 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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