How far is Knoxville, TN from Greenbrier, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Greenbrier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Greenbrier.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage
1326 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Burwood Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive
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Continue on Rivergate Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Springfield, Greenbrier
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Blue Star
1215 ft · 23 sec · Blue Star
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Keep slight right
916 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Dickerson Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Dickerson Pike
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Continue on Springfield Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Springfield Highway
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Turn right onto East College Street
30 m · 4 sec · East College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Greenbrier.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
147 mi · 02h 38m
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 Knoxville and Sunny near Greenbrier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Greenbrier?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Knoxville and 95.7 miles from Greenbrier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Greenbrier, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Greenbrier.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 164 mi (263.94 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenbrier
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,745 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275500, -86.8047200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbrier (-86.80472, 36.42755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
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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