How far is Nashville, TN from Greenback, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Greenback, TN is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.8 mi
03h 24m
Flight
150.28 mi
241.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.28 mi
Kilometers
241.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.8 mi
Kilometers
282.93 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
87.8 mi
01h 42m
To Greenback
88 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

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 Nashville and Greenback.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Greenback.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganton Road

    978 ft · 26 sec · Morganton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Greenback.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 87%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
12.3 mi · 7%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
US 321
0.31 mi
Morganton Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 42m from Nashville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Greenback.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Greenback?

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Nashville and 88 miles from Greenback.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Greenback.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Greenback. Straight-line distance: 150.28 mi (241.85 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Greenback

#2 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Greenback (-84.17214, 35.66119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.48 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.4 gal · 46.96 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.37 $52.74
Premium $4.65 $28.85 $57.71
Diesel $5.30 $32.88 $65.77

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Greenback, TN. The current time in Nashville is 23:36:31, although it is 00:36:31 in Greenback.

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.