Origin
Johnson, TN
Morning in Johnson on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson, TN to Louisville, 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 5m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Louisville, TN
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Trip Overview
This 43.4-mile journey from Johnson City, TN, to Louisville, TN, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-75, Lamar Alexander Parkway, and Oakland Road, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel. It's a practical option for a quick connection between these two Tennessee locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| Lamar Alexander Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Oakland Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Miser Station Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Quarry Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| SR 324 | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Lee Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 13.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson, TN and Louisville, 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
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oakland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 75
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 76
Toward SR 324
6
Turn straight onto SR 324
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 324
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 11
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lee Highway
8
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broadway Street
9
Turn right onto US 321
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Lamar Alexander Parkway
10
Take the exit
220 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn left onto Endsley Quarry Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Endsley Quarry Lane
12
Turn sharp right onto South Farnum Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Farnum Street
13
Turn left onto SR 333
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Miser Station Road
14
Turn left onto SR 333
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Quarry Road
15
Continue on SR 333
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Louisville Road
16
Turn right onto Honey Rock Way
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Honey Rock Way
17
Arrive at destination
Honey Rock Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 36.2 — 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
5
20 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 324
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 76
Toward SR 324
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 11 / East Lee Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 11 / East Lee Highway
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Endsley Quarry Lane
Turn left onto Endsley Quarry Lane
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South Farnum Street
Turn sharp right onto South Farnum Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Louisville, TN
Morning in Louisville on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 5m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 57% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on I-75, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. As you transition from the interstate to roads like Lamar Alexander Parkway and Oakland Road, the driving experience will likely change, potentially introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits. This blend of highway and local road driving makes for a dynamic, though not overly complex, journey.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 322 / Oakland 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 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.4 miles (US 11 / East Lee Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.4 miles (US 11 / East Lee Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, 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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