Origin
Johnson, TN
Morning in Johnson on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson, TN to Lebanon, 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
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnson, TN
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Lebanon, TN
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Trip Overview
Johnson City, TN to Lebanon, TN is 59.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I-75 and Oakland Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on interstate highways for this relatively short drive. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 41.6 mi | 44m |
| Oakland Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Alabama Road Southwest | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| South Lee Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Raby Town Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| US 74 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Rakestraw Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 41.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson, TN and Lebanon, TN.
1
Start on Raby Town Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Raby Town Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 322
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Oakland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 75
42 mi
·
44 min
·
I 75
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
6
Turn left onto US 74
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Turn right
179 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 11; US 64
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Lee Highway
10
Turn left onto Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
11
Turn slight right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Alabama Road Southwest
12
Turn left onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rakestraw Road
13
Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Candies Creek Road Southwest
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
Candies Creek Road Southwest
15
Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tunnel Hill Road
16
Arrive at destination
Tunnel Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 29.8 miles from Johnson, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 322 / Oakland Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 322 / Oakland Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
48.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
4
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 74
Turn left onto US 74
Navigation decision point
4
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Candies Creek Road Southwest
Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Lebanon, TN
Morning in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Calhoun, TN
30 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
13 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I-75. Expect a significant portion of your travel, a continuous stretch of 41.6 miles on I-75, to be at higher speeds. While the interstate offers efficiency, you'll also encounter local roads like Oakland Road and Old Alabama Road Southwest, introducing a change of pace as you get closer to Lebanon. The drive balances the swiftness of the interstate with brief segments on more local thoroughfares.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Oakland Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 322 / Oakland Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 59.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 59.6 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 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 1.5 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.3 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 Lebanon, 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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