How far is Roanoke, VA from Greeneville, TN?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Greeneville, TN is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Greeneville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Greeneville.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol
2487 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
2685 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
19.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
159 m · 14 sec · East Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Greeneville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
98.1 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance 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 Roanoke to Greeneville?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Roanoke and 99.2 miles from Greeneville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roanoke and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Blacksburg, VA
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Greeneville. Straight-line distance: 177.39 mi (285.48 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greeneville
Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,940 |
| Coordinates | 36.1631600, -82.8309900 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.96 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.45 | $66.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
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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