Origin
Elizabethton, TN
Morning in Elizabethton on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethton, TN to Johnson City, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethton, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethton, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 9.8 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Elk Avenue, South Roan Street, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on West Elk Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.9 miles from Elizabethton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Elk Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Riverside Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 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 (North Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 321; SR 67 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Riverside Drive
Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Sycamore Street
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 321; SR 67 / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 321; SR 67 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Elk Avenue | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| South Roan Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Sycamore Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West State of Franklin Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Elk Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East E Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Riverside Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Elk Avenue
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethton, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
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1 sec
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this road
2
Continue on East Elk Avenue
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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East Elk Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
286 ft
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12 sec
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North Riverside Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East E Street
445 ft
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23 sec
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East E Street
5
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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North Sycamore Street
6
Turn left onto US 321; SR 67
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Broad Street
7
Continue on US 321; SR 67
7.7 mi
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12 min
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West Elk Avenue
8
Turn right onto South Roan Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Roan Street
9
Turn left onto West State of Franklin Road
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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West State of Franklin Road
10
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
242 ft
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12 sec
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Buffalo Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
433 ft
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31 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 4.9 miles from Elizabethton, TN, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 9.8 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
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 Elizabethton, 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 Elizabethton, TN
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabethton, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Elk Avenue for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Elizabethton, TN · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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
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
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
Morning in Johnson City on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 10 mph
15% chance
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
8 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
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elizabethton, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 9.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Elk Avenue, South Roan Street, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Elizabethton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 321; SR 67 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elizabethton, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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