Origin
Charlotte, TN
Evening in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, TN to Johnson City, TN
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
325.4 mi
524 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
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6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 325.4 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring Street, Broadway Street, Highway 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.7 miles from Charlotte, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 325.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlotte, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mc Crory Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McCrory Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on Spencer Alley
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spencer Alley
2
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
4
Turn left
9.5 mi
·
14 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway Street
6
Continue on US Highway 70
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 70
7
Turn right onto Mc Crory Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Crory Lane
8
Continue on McCrory Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McCrory Lane
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Nashville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 40 East: Nashville
10
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
12
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
13
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
15
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 81 North: Bristol
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
18
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
TN 91
20
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Market Street
21
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Buffalo Street
22
Turn right
433 ft
·
32 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.7 miles from Charlotte, TN, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.7 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson City, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, TN
This is one driving day of about 325.4 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charlotte, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.7 mi from Charlotte, TN · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.7 miles from Charlotte, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnson City, TN
The final approach into Johnson City, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Johnson City, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.42 one way
$98.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.49 | $108.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $61.43 | $122.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.29 | $144.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.17 | $15.62 |
| Efficient EV | 81.4 | 0 | $28.47 | $13.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.2 | 1 | $45.56 | $20.83 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Johnson City on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
163 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
27 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Charlotte, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 325.4 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Street, Broadway Street, Highway 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.7 miles from Charlotte, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlotte, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charlotte, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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