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Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Greeneville, TN
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The drive from Johnson City, TN to Greeneville, TN covers 30.8 miles and takes about 45m 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 19.5 miles on Andrew Johnson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 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
15.4 miles from Johnson City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 45m 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 (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 27.9 miles (US 11E Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto SR 91 / East Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 11E Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto East Bernard Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| West Market Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| East Jackson Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 11E Business | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Bernard Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Greeneville, TN.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 91
Turn left onto US 11E
Continue on US 11E
Continue on US 11E; US 321
Continue on US 11E; US 321
Take the exit onto US 11E Business
Turn left onto East Bernard Avenue
Turn right onto East Church Street
Turn left onto US 11E Business; US 321 Business
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 30.8 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greeneville, 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 30.8 miles and 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Johnson City, TN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Johnson City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Greeneville, 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 Greeneville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Johnson City on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Greeneville on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
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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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