Origin
Johnson City, TN
Night in Johnson City on Tuesday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson City, TN to Chuckey, TN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnson City, TN
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Chuckey, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johnson City, TN to Chuckey, TN covers 21.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Andrew Johnson Highway, West Market Street, East Jackson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 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
10.9 miles from Johnson City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Johnson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 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 Buffalo Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 91 / East Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (SR 351 / Chuckey Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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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Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 91 / East Market Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 91 / East Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
20.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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SR 351 / Chuckey Pike
Turn left onto SR 351 / Chuckey Pike
Navigation decision point
3
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Chuckey Highway
Turn right onto Chuckey Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| West Market Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| East Jackson Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Chuckey Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| John Exum Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chuckey Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Johnson Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Chuckey, TN.
1
Start on this road
433 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 91
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 11E
407 ft
·
15 sec
·
John Exum Parkway
5
Continue on US 11E
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 11E; US 321
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Jackson Boulevard
7
Continue on US 11E; US 321
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
8
Turn left onto SR 351
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chuckey Pike
9
Turn right onto Chuckey Highway
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chuckey Highway
10
Arrive at destination
Chuckey Highway
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 10.9 miles from Johnson City, TN, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.4 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 21.8 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.9 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chuckey, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, TN
This is one driving day of about 21.8 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Johnson City, 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 Andrew Johnson Highway for about 12.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.9 mi from Johnson City, TN · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 21.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Johnson City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chuckey, TN
The final approach into Chuckey, 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 Chuckey, 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
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Chuckey, TN
Night in Chuckey on Tuesday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
9 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Johnson City, TN to Chuckey, TN covers 21.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Johnson Highway, West Market Street, East Jackson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Johnson City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (SR 91 / East Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (SR 351 / Chuckey Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Johnson City, TN to Chuckey, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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