Greenville to Knoxville

• Mountain Driving

  Use lower gears when descending steep grades on I-40.
• Traffic

  Avoid Knoxville rush hour traffic on I-40 and I-75.
• Dining

  Try the local Southern cuisine in the Old City district.
• Parking

  Use the city-owned parking garages for affordable downtown parking.
• Weather

  Mountain weather changes quickly; bring a rain jacket.

• Road Conditions

  Check for fog warnings in the mountain passes.
• Wildlife

  Be alert for deer crossing the highway, especially at dawn and dusk.
• Emergency

  Keep a roadside emergency kit in your car.
• Communication

  Cell service can be spotty in remote mountain stretches.

• Is there a train?
  No, there is no direct passenger rail service to Knoxville.
• How long is the drive?
  The drive takes approximately 7 hours.
• Are there mountains?
  Yes, you will cross the Blue Ridge Mountains on I-40.
• Is it a safe drive?
  Yes, but be cautious of steep grades and heavy truck traffic.
• What is the best stop?
  Asheville is a great halfway point for a meal.

• From Greenville, North Carolina, United States
• To Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
• Modes

October for the fall colors in the Great Smoky Mountains.