If you are planning a trip from Johnson to Mount Pleasant, you are looking at a straightforward 113.4-mile journey across Tennessee. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day excursion. You will rely heavily on major thoroughfares, specifically I-75, I-40, and I-81, to navigate the state efficiently. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this is an affordable route that doesn't require an overnight stay. Both ends of the trip sit within the Southeast, so you won't encounter significant regional shifts as you travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Johnson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
38 mi
42m
I 40
36.7 mi
40m
I 81
22.7 mi
24m
West Andrew Johnson Highway
8.4 mi
9m
Oakland Road
5.1 mi
8m
Raby Town Road
1.5 mi
5m
Old Knoxville Highway
0.3 mi
1m
Mt Pleasant Lane
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 38 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson, TN and Mount Pleasant, 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
38 mi·42 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi·40 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
23 mi·24 min·I 81
Exit 421Toward I 81 North: Bristol
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap
8
Turn right onto US 11E
8.4 mi·9 min·West Andrew Johnson Highway
9
Turn right onto Old Knoxville Highway
0.3 mi·1 min·Old Knoxville Highway
10
Turn right onto Mt Pleasant Lane
69 ft·3 sec·Mt Pleasant Lane
11
Arrive at destination
Mt Pleasant Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on these major interstates is always wise. You do not need to schedule formal stops given the 2-hour and 14-minute duration, but keeping your tank topped off will help you stay within your $17 fuel budget. Pay close attention to signage when merging between the three main highways to ensure you don't miss your transition points. Because you are covering over 100 miles primarily on interstates, keep an eye on your speed and stay alert for merging traffic during the longer stretches on I-75. Taking a quick break before you hit the final leg of the drive will help you arrive in Mount Pleasant feeling refreshed.
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 56.7 miles from Johnson, TN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johnson, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Johnson, TN
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Johnson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 38 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 113.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~15m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
44.9 mi into trip|~57m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
81.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
5
104.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap
5
113.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|Mt Pleasant Lane
Turn right onto Mt Pleasant Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.47
$38.93
premium
$4.89
$21.82
$43.65
diesel
$5.61
$25.04
$50.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.92
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Johnson, TN
Morning
in Johnson on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mount Pleasant, TN
Morning
in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
2h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 70.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed interstate roads. You will find a consistent rhythm as you navigate the transition between I-81, I-40, and I-75. Prepare for a steady pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 38 miles on I-75. Because the route is dominated by interstate travel, you should anticipate a functional rather than scenic experience. Behind the wheel, the road feels predictable and efficient, allowing you to maintain a steady speed throughout the majority of your 113.4-mile transit.
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: 38 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m 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 6.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Johnson, TN and Mount Pleasant, TN, road signs point toward Greeneville and Bulls Gap.
Greeneville
104.3 mi in|~2h 2m
Bulls Gap
104.3 mi in|~2h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 113.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 38 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, TN before heading back.
