Origin
Jonesborough, TN
Night in Jonesborough on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesborough, TN to Johnson City, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesborough, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
Jonesborough, TN to Johnson City, TN is 7.8 miles and takes about 15 minutes via West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy) and West State of Franklin Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it less about the journey and more about getting from point A to point B efficiently. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger exploration of the area, easily completed within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy) | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West State of Franklin Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cherokee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sabin Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boone Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buffalo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesborough, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on North Cherokee Street
435 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Cherokee Street
2
Turn right onto East College Street
501 ft
·
22 sec
·
East College Street
3
Turn right onto Sabin Drive
391 ft
·
20 sec
·
Sabin Drive
4
Turn right onto Boone Street
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boone Street
5
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)
7
Take the ramp
181 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn right onto US 321; SR 381
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West State of Franklin Road
9
Turn right onto Buffalo Street
175 ft
·
8 sec
·
Buffalo Street
10
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East College Street
Turn right onto East College Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sabin Drive
Turn right onto Sabin Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boone Street
Turn right onto Boone Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Johnson City, TN
Night in Johnson City on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
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
31 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
15m 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 characterized by frequent turns, reflecting its local road nature with no highway driving. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.6 miles on West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy) before navigating through town. The road profile suggests a dynamic route where you'll be adjusting direction often, so staying attentive to navigation is key. It's a straightforward, no-frills local connection rather than a scenic cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy).
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 East College 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 15m drive. You will face about 7 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 (East College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sabin Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Boone Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy). 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 0.1 miles (East College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sabin Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Boone Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnson City, 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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