Origin
Johnson City, TN
Late night in Johnson City on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson City, TN to Erwin, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 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 19m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Erwin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johnson City, TN to Erwin, TN covers 15.4 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on James H. Quillen Parkway, 2nd Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on James H. Quillen Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 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
7.7 miles from Johnson City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 15.4 miles, with most of the trip on James H. Quillen Parkway and 2nd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 miles on James H. Quillen Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James H. Quillen Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on James H. Quillen Parkway and 2nd Street. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (SR 91 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 91 / East Main Street
Turn right onto SR 91 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward TN 81, TN 107: Erwin, Jonesborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 81, TN 107: Erwin, Jonesborough
5
14.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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SR 81; SR 107 / Jonesborough Road
Turn left onto SR 81; SR 107 / Jonesborough Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
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~19m in
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North Main Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Johnson City, TN to Erwin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Jonesborough along the way.
Jonesborough
14.5 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James H. Quillen Parkway | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jonesborough Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
James H. Quillen Parkway
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Erwin, TN.
1
Start on this road
433 ft
·
35 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Buffalo Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 91
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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East Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge onto I 26; US 19W; US 23
14 mi
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16 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TN 81, TN 107: Erwin, Jonesborough
7
Turn left onto SR 81; SR 107
228 ft
·
3 sec
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Jonesborough Road
8
Continue on SR 107
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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2nd Street
9
Turn right onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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North Main Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
South Main Avenue
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 7.7 miles from Johnson City, TN, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 15.4 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erwin, 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 15.4 miles and 20m.
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 James H. Quillen Parkway for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Johnson City, TN · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Johnson City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Erwin, TN
The final approach into Erwin, 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 Erwin, 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
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Erwin, TN
Late night in Erwin on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
5 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
20m 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 Erwin, TN covers 15.4 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James H. Quillen Parkway, 2nd Street, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.41 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 20m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (SR 91 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Johnson City, TN to Erwin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Jonesborough along the way.
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