Origin
Rogersville, TN
Night in Rogersville on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rogersville, 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
1h 1m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogersville, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Rogersville and Johnson City, Tennessee, you are in for a short, straightforward trip through the Southeast. Spanning approximately 50.5 miles, this drive typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest estimated fuel cost of only $8, this route remains an affordable way to transit between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or just heading out for a change of scenery, this trip offers a simple, efficient connection within the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James H. Quillen Parkway | 22.5 mi | 26m |
| Rogersville Bypass | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Lee Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| West Stone Drive | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Park Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
James H. Quillen Parkway
— 22.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Park Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1; SR 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on US 11W
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Lee Highway
6
Continue on US 11W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Stone Drive
7
Continue on US 11W
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lee Highway
8
Continue on US 11W
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stone Drive
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 26; US 23
22 mi
·
26 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 23
Toward TN 91
12
Turn right onto SR 91
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Market Street
13
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Rogersville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Park Boulevard
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass
Navigation decision point
7
27 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
5
49.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward TN 91
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward TN 91
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.72 | $19.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
10:53 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
6 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 1m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate sprint, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate your way using a combination of Park Boulevard, the Rogersville Bypass, and Lee Highway. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel compared to a high-speed freeway trek. The roads demand your full attention, providing a consistent, hands-on driving experience that connects the two towns directly. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the pace is dictated by the local infrastructure throughout the entire 50.5-mile journey.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on James H. Quillen Parkway.
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 0.9 miles in near Park Boulevard.
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 1m 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 0.9 miles (Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on James H. Quillen Parkway. 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 0.9 miles (Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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