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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.23 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.03 mi
40.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.03 mi
Kilometers
40.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.23 mi
Kilometers
50.26 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Maryville
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Knoxville
15.6 mi
00h 25m
To Greenback
15.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    39 m · 9 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    2586 ft · 1 min · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chapman Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Martin Mill Pike

    1 km · 1 min · West Martin Mill Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ogle Avenue

    1797 ft · 39 sec · Ogle Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maryville Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Maryville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Five Points Roundabout

    43 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2078 ft · 54 sec · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    12.4 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 95

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 95

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Morganton Road

    674 ft · 14 sec · Morganton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Avenue
12.4 mi · 40%
Old Knoxville Highway
5.16 mi · 17%
Maryville Pike
4.72 mi · 15%
East Broadway Avenue
3.14 mi · 10%
State Route 95
1.96 mi · 6%
Chapman Highway
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryville
00h 25m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Greenback

#2 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Greenback (-84.17214, 35.66119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Greenback. The current time is 08:59:04.

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.