Johnson City, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Johnson City, TN have 27 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 277 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Johnson City, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
77
Longest Drive
495.6 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
20m
Erwin, TN
Plan Around Johnson City, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Johnson City, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Johnson City, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Johnson City, TN
Johnson City, TN to Union City, TN
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Johnson City, TN to Charlotte, TN
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Johnson City, TN to Christiana, TN
Johnson City, TN to Decherd, TN
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Johnson City, TN to Altamont, TN
Johnson City, TN to Gordonsville, TN
Driving from Johnson City, TN
On average, trips departing from Johnson City, TN run 277 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 13m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 463 miles (8h 30m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Johnson City, TN are Union City, TN (463.3 mi, 8h 30m), Dyer, TN (443.4 mi, 8h 15m), Alamo, TN (431.8 mi, 7h 58m), Bells, TN (428.3 mi, 7h 52m), and Medina, TN (411.7 mi, 7h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 277-mile trip from Johnson City, TN, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 27 mapped routes leaving Johnson City, TN and 50 routes heading into Johnson City, TN, covering 77 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 463 miles.
The longest mapped route from Johnson City, TN covers 463 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Johnson City, TN runs about 277 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 277-mile trip from Johnson City, TN costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Johnson City, TN include Union City, TN, Dyer, TN, Alamo, TN and Bells, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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Dyer, TN to Johnson City, TN
Alamo, TN to Johnson City, TN
Bells, TN to Johnson City, TN
Henderson, TN to Johnson City, TN
Medina, TN to Johnson City, TN
Savannah, TN to Johnson City, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Johnson City, TN
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