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17m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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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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Elizabethton, TN
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The drive from Johnson City, TN to Elizabethton, TN covers 9.7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, South Roan Street, West State of Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 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 Johnson City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
This is a 17m highway drive covering 9.7 miles, with most of the trip on University Parkway and South Roan Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on University Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and South Roan Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Buffalo Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West State of Franklin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Roan Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto South Roan Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 321; SR 67 / University Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| South Roan Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West State of Franklin Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buffalo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Elizabethton, TN.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road
Turn right onto South Roan Street
Turn left onto US 321; SR 67
Enter roundabout
Arrive at destination
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.
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 9.7 miles or 17m 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 Elizabethton, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Johnson City, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 9.7 miles and 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Johnson City, 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.
The final approach into Elizabethton, 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 Elizabethton, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
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, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Johnson City on Monday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Elizabethton on Monday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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