Origin
Johnson City, TN
Morning in Johnson City on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson City, TN to Newport, 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
1h 19m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnson City, TN
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Newport, TN
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Trip Overview
Johnson City, TN to Newport, TN is 57.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Andrew Johnson Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Tennessee for its entirety. Expect a drive that largely sticks to surface roads, making it an easy excursion for a single day. The relatively low mileage and manageable duration mean you can focus on the drive itself or add it as a segment to a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| Newport Highway | 22.5 mi | 28m |
| West Market Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| East Jackson Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 321 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Summer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Johnson Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Newport, TN.
1
Start on this road
433 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 91
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 11E
407 ft
·
15 sec
·
John Exum Parkway
5
Continue on US 11E
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 11E; US 321
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Jackson Boulevard
7
Continue on US 11E; US 321
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
8
Take the exit onto US 321; SR 70
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 321; SR 70
9
Turn left onto US 321; SR 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Blue Springs Parkway
10
Continue on US 321; SR 70
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Summer Street
11
Turn right onto US 321; SR 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 321; SR 70
12
Turn right onto US 321
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 321
22 mi
·
28 min
·
Newport Highway
14
Continue on US 321
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
McMahan Avenue
15
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Johnson City, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 91 / East Market Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 91 / East Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 321; SR 70
Take the exit onto US 321; SR 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.10 | $22.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Newport, TN
Morning in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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
1h 19m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only a portion on highways. You'll cover 23.3 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway before transitioning to other main roads like Newport Highway and West Market Street. The highway segment offers a more direct route before you navigate local streets. Be prepared for a change in pace as you move from higher-speed travel to surface road conditions.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Andrew Johnson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Buffalo Street.
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 1h 19m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 91 / East Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (US 321; SR 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Johnson City, TN
Full guide →Johnson City is a city in Eastern Tennessee. With a population of 71,000 in 2020, the city is the 8th largest in the state.
Arriving in Newport, TN
Full guide →Newport is a city in Tennessee with a history of bootlegging and a bit of desperation to make it out of poverty in Appalachia. Though it went through a lot of ups and downs over the years, there aren't a whole lot of singular attractions to visit here.
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 1h 19m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 91 / East Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (US 321; SR 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport, 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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