How far is Knoxville, TN from Greenfield, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Greenfield, TN is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.45 mi
06h 13m
Flight
272.88 mi
439.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.88 mi
Kilometers
439.15 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.45 mi
Kilometers
520.55 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Knoxville
161.5 mi
03h 07m
To Greenfield
161.9 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Stonewall Street

    958 ft · 27 sec · North Stonewall Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Avenue

    16.4 mi · 29 min · West Magnolia Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 48%
I 40 West
119 mi · 37%
West Magnolia Avenue
16.4 mi · 5%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
272.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
03h 07m from Knoxville
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.5 miles from Knoxville and 161.9 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Greenfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Juliet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Juliet.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 272.88 mi (439.15 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Greenfield

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates36.1534000, -88.8006200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Greenfield (-88.80062, 36.1534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.21 L · about $43.03
Round trip
$86.05
22.82 gal · 86.42 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.03 $86.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.53 $97.05
Premium $4.65 $53.10 $106.20
Diesel $5.30 $60.52 $121.04

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Greenfield, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 02:54:29, although it is 01:54:29 in Greenfield.

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.