Origin
Church Hill, TN
Morning in Church Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Church Hill, TN to Johnson City, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Church Hill, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Church Hill to Johnson City, you are looking at a quick 31.6-mile trip that typically takes about 37 minutes. This short distance makes it a perfect day trip, meaning you certainly won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for this Southeast Tennessee commute. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will stay off the highways entirely. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two regional hubs that offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James H. Quillen Parkway | 22.5 mi | 26m |
| Lee Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| West Stone Drive | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
James H. Quillen Parkway
— 22.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on SR 346
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 11W
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lee Highway
4
Continue on US 11W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Stone Drive
5
Continue on US 11W
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lee Highway
6
Continue on US 11W
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stone Drive
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 26; US 23
22 mi
·
26 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 23
Toward TN 91
10
Turn right onto SR 91
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Market Street
11
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward TN 91
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward TN 91
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
31.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
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
Johnson City, TN
Morning in Johnson City on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
32 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
39m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via South Central Avenue, Lee Highway, and West Stone Drive, which keeps you on regional roads for the duration of the 31.6-mile trek. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will be on local traffic patterns and navigating turns rather than high-speed highway merging. The road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle into the drive without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your attention as you move through the Southeast corridor.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on James H. Quillen Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on James H. Quillen Parkway and Lee Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on James H. Quillen Parkway. 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 (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnson City, 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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