Johnson City, TN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Johnson City, TN have 35 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 269 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Johnson City, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

95

Longest Drive

496.1 mi

Memphis, TN

Quickest Drive

32m

Kingsport, TN

Plan Around Johnson City, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Johnson City, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Collierville, TN to Johnson City, TN 485.9 mi · 8h 56m South Fulton, TN to Johnson City, TN 450.1 mi · 8h 13m Dyer, TN to Johnson City, TN 445 mi · 8h 14m Alamo, TN to Johnson City, TN 431.9 mi · 7h 57m

Continue From Johnson City, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Johnson City, TN to Memphis, TN 496.1 mi · 9h 6m Johnson City, TN to Union City, TN 463.3 mi · 8h 30m Johnson City, TN to Medina, TN 411.7 mi · 7h 40m Johnson City, TN to Huntingdon, TN 400.2 mi · 7h 25m

Trips from Johnson City, TN

Johnson City, TN to Memphis, TN

496.1 mi 9h 6m

Johnson City, TN to Union City, TN

463.3 mi 8h 30m

Johnson City, TN to Medina, TN

411.7 mi 7h 40m

Johnson City, TN to Huntingdon, TN

400.2 mi 7h 25m

Johnson City, TN to Halls, TN

390.6 mi 7h 24m

Johnson City, TN to Parsons, TN

381.3 mi 7h

Johnson City, TN to Tennessee Ridge, TN

361.1 mi 6h 54m

Johnson City, TN to Waverly, TN

349.6 mi 6h 38m

Johnson City, TN to Burns, TN

319.5 mi 5h 56m

Johnson City, TN to Kingston Springs, TN

307.1 mi 5h 42m

Johnson City, TN to Pegram, TN

303.2 mi 5h 37m

Johnson City, TN to Belle Meade, TN

290.3 mi 5h 23m

Johnson City, TN to Oak Hill, TN

287.3 mi 5h 17m

Johnson City, TN to Goodlettsville, TN

286.4 mi 5h 22m

Johnson City, TN to Shelbyville, TN

283.4 mi 5h 39m

Johnson City, TN to Lynchburg, TN

278.6 mi 5h 36m

Johnson City, TN to Rural Hill, TN

268.7 mi 5h 6m

Johnson City, TN to Sewanee, TN

266.6 mi 5h 4m

Driving from Johnson City, TN

On average, trips departing from Johnson City, TN run 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 496 miles (9h 6m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Johnson City, TN are Memphis, TN (496.1 mi, 9h 6m), Union City, TN (463.3 mi, 8h 30m), Medina, TN (411.7 mi, 7h 40m), Huntingdon, TN (400.2 mi, 7h 25m), and Halls, TN (390.6 mi, 7h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 269-mile trip from Johnson City, TN, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 35 mapped routes leaving Johnson City, TN and 60 routes heading into Johnson City, TN, covering 95 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 496 miles.

The longest mapped route from Johnson City, TN covers 496 miles and takes approximately 9h 6m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Johnson City, TN runs about 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 269-mile trip from Johnson City, TN costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Johnson City, TN include Memphis, TN, Union City, TN, Medina, TN and Huntingdon, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.