How far is Knoxville, TN from Greeneville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Greeneville, TN is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
70.19 mi
01h 19m
Flight
62.45 mi
100.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.19 mi
Kilometers
112.96 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeneville
Mon, May 25, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, May 25, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-25T05:05
Arrive Greeneville
Mon, May 25, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baneberry
TN

City in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Knoxville
35 mi
00h 39m
To Greeneville
35.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Greeneville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Greeneville.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1231 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Summer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Summer Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    110 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Greeneville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
33.6 mi · 48%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 32%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
11.5 mi · 16%
West Summer Street
1.53 mi · 2%
US 11E
0.41 mi · 1%
I 40
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baneberry
00h 39m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Greeneville?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Baneberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Knoxville and 35.2 miles from Greeneville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Greeneville. Straight-line distance: 62.45 mi (100.51 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Greeneville. The current time is 05:05:06.

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.