Origin
East Brainerd, TN
Late night in East Brainerd on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brainerd, TN to Johnson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brainerd, TN
Kelly
Johnson, TN
WoodysMedia
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from East Brainerd to Johnson, you are looking at a straightforward 68.4-mile journey across Tennessee. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize I-75, supplemented by Oakland Road and East Brainerd Road, to navigate between these two Southeast locations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, this route is as economical as it is efficient. Because the duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. Use this route when you need a reliable, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 58.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Oakland Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Brainerd Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Raby Town Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Graysville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Iris Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brainerd, TN and Johnson, TN.
1
Start on Iris Drive
479 ft
·
28 sec
·
Iris Drive
2
Turn left onto Graysville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Graysville Road
3
Turn left onto SR 320
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Brainerd Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
5
Merge onto I 75
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 62
Toward SR 322: Sweetwater
7
Turn left onto SR 322
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oakland Road
8
Turn left onto Raby Town Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Raby Town Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Raby Town Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raby Town Road
10
Continue on Raby Town Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Raby Town Road
11
Arrive at destination
Raby Town Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from East Brainerd, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Graysville Road
Turn left onto Graysville Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 322: Sweetwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 62
Toward SR 322: Sweetwater
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
SR 322 / Oakland Road
Turn left onto SR 322 / Oakland Road
Navigation decision point
4
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Raby Town Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Raby Town Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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, TN
Late night in Johnson on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Calhoun, TN
34 mi in
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the vast majority of your travel—58.7 miles—is concentrated on a single, uninterrupted stretch of I-75. While the start and end of your trip involve navigating local roads like Oakland and East Brainerd, the bulk of the experience is a standard interstate cruise. Expect a consistent, fast-paced environment that prioritizes time efficiency over winding scenic detours. Being behind the wheel here feels practical and direct, perfect for travelers who prefer a predictable commute over technical driving maneuvers.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Oakland Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Graysville Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Graysville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,016 ft
726 ft
Total Climb
582 ft
Total Descent
411 ft
Highest Point
1,016 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
291 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.7 miles on I 75. 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: at 0.1 miles (Graysville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 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, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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