Origin
Greenback, TN
Late night in Greenback on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenback, TN to Knoxville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenback, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This 31.2-mile drive from Greenback, TN to Knoxville, TN is a quick trip, estimated to take around 50 minutes. With only a 9% highway share, expect a more local feel as you navigate Greenback Road, Old Knoxville Highway, and Maryville Pike. It's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. Budget approximately $5 for fuel for this short journey. Since both locations are within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't encounter significant regional changes. This route offers a straightforward connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenback Road | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Maryville Pike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 95 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Chapman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Lamar Alexander Parkway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Greenback Road
— 11.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenback, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Oak Street
54 ft
·
5 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn left onto TN 95
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morganton Road
3
Turn right onto TN 95
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 95
4
Turn left onto US 411
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Greenback Road
5
Turn straight onto US 411
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 321
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
309 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Washington Street
9
Turn right onto SR 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 33
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
11
Continue on SR 33
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
12
Continue on SR 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
13
Turn slight right onto SR 33
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
14
Continue on SR 33
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maryville Pike
15
Turn right onto SR 33
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ogle Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Mill Pike
17
Turn left onto US 441; SR 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapman Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 441; SR 33
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Greenback, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 95 / Morganton Road
Turn left onto TN 95 / Morganton Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 411 / Greenback Road
Turn left onto US 411 / Greenback Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 441; SR 33 / Chapman Highway
Turn left onto US 441; SR 33 / Chapman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. The road is characterized by its predominantly local roads, with only a small portion on highways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch for 11.2 miles on Greenback Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. The profile suggests a route where you'll be actively navigating through communities rather than cruising on high-speed expressways, making it a more engaged driving experience.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Greenback Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 95 / Morganton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 95 / Morganton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 411 / Greenback Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Lamar Alexander Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Knoxville, TN
Full guide →Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Greenback Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 95 / Morganton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 411 / Greenback Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Lamar Alexander Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knoxville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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