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Trip from Johnson City, TN to Sevierville, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

95 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Johnson City, TN, TN

Johnson City, TN

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city in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA

Sevierville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johnson City, TN to Sevierville, TN covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, James H. Quillen Parkway, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.5 miles from Johnson City, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 57.1 mi 1h 1m
James H. Quillen Parkway 13.7 mi 16m
I 40 13.3 mi 14m
Winfield Dunn Parkway 8.4 mi 10m
North Parkway 0.6 mi <1m
East Watauga Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
North Roan Street 0.3 mi <1m
Buffalo Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 57.1 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Sevierville, TN.

1

Start on this road

433 ft · 35 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Buffalo Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Buffalo Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto North Roan Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North Roan Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto SR 400

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue
5

Turn left onto Oak Street

441 ft · 10 sec · Oak Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
7

Merge onto I 26; US 19W; US 23

14 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 8A Toward I 81 South: Knoxville
9

Merge onto I 81

56 mi · 1 hr · I 81
10

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81
Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville
11

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 14 min · I 40
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
14

Continue on SR 66

8.4 mi · 10 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Turn left onto TN 448

0.6 mi · 49 sec · North Parkway
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto US 411

343 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 411

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from Johnson City, TN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sevierville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Johnson City, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Johnson City, TN

This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Johnson City, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 57.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surgoinsville, TN

48 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

Kingsport, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mosheim, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Sevierville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kodak, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kodak, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Sevierville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

+18668167584

Visit website

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

+18653663330

Visit website

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18652860700

Visit website

Tennessee Mountain Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Frank Lorino Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Morristown, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14235816451

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 85.7 — 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
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Roan Street

Turn left onto North Roan Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
15 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 81 South: Knoxville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 8A Toward I 81 South: Knoxville
7
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlin...
7
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlin...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.73 one way

$29.46 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $16.15 $32.30
premium $4.93 $18.43 $36.86
diesel $5.60 $20.94 $41.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.31 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Johnson City, TN

Late night in Johnson City on Wednesday

Local time

2:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

0 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:48PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Sevierville, TN

Late night in Sevierville on Wednesday

Local time

2:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:48PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 48m 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?

95 mi in 1h 48m, mostly highway — 57.1 mi of that is on I 81.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.1 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and James H. Quillen Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Buffalo Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Roan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,790 ft 901 ft

Total Climb

659 ft

Total Descent

1,386 ft

Highest Point

1,790 ft

~20.3 mi in

Elevation Range

889 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Johnson City, TN and Sevierville, TN, road signs point toward Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Pigeon Forge

85.5 mi in | ~1h 35m

Gatlinburg

85.5 mi in | ~1h 35m

About the Cities

Starting in Johnson City, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1856

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Mountain Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers — old soldiers' home opened in 1904 in Mountain Home, Johnson City, Tennessee

Arriving in Sevierville, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1795

Sevierville is a city in eastern Tennessee. Pronounced "Severe-ville" and named after Colonel John Sevier after his successful campaign in running off the Cherokee inhabitants around 1780, Sevierville was surprisingly anti-secessionist and abolitionist up to and during the Civil War but ended up being pillaged quite badly. Nowadays it is a tourist mecca for those en route to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or paying homage to Dolly Parton's hometown, or one of the many other attractions.

Top landmarks

  • • Sevier County Courthouse — listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Sevier County

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 48m. Total distance: 95 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.1 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sevierville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.4 miles (North Roan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 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 Sevierville, 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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