How far is Whitesburg, KY from Gruetli-Laager, TN?
The driving distance from Whitesburg, KY to Gruetli-Laager, TN is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitesburg and Gruetli-Laager.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitesburg and Gruetli-Laager.
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Start on North Webb Avenue
53 m · 5 sec · North Webb Avenue
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Turn right onto Hays Street
698 ft · 33 sec · Hays Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jenkins Road
47 m · 11 sec · Jenkins Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto College Drive
632 ft · 28 sec · College Drive
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Turn right onto Cs-1044
32 m · 5 sec · Cs-1044
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Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Whitesburg Bypass
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Turn right
41.8 mi · 55 min
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Turn right
28.9 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Turn right onto Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Royal Blue Road
649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Creek Street
3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rifle Range Road
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Continue on Artillery Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Artillery Road
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Rifle Range Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesburg and Gruetli-Laager.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitesburg and Sunny near Gruetli-Laager.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitesburg to Gruetli-Laager?
The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Whitesburg and 131.3 miles from Gruetli-Laager.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.83 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitesburg and Gruetli-Laager, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitesburg and Sunny near Gruetli-Laager.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitesburg and Gruetli-Laager. Straight-line distance: 196.83 mi (316.76 km).
#1 Whitesburg
City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 37.1184300, -82.8268300 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gruetli-Laager
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,734 |
| Coordinates | 35.3723000, -85.6180300 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gruetli-Laager (-85.61803, 35.3723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $4.00 | $36.83 | $73.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $42.04 | $84.09 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
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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