The drive from Johnson City, TN to Maynardville, TN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Stone Drive, James H. Quillen Parkway, US 11W for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on West Stone Drive.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.48 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.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Johnson City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 105.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Johnson City, TN to Maynardville, TN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Stone Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Buffalo Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 105.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Roan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|North Roan Street
Turn left onto North Roan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.4 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11W South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11W South
5
23.5 mi into trip|~29m in|US 11W / West Stone Drive
Merge onto US 11W / West Stone Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
104 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|SR 33; SR 61 / Maynardville Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 33; SR 61 / Maynardville Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Stone Drive
23.2 mi
28m
James H. Quillen Parkway
21.9 mi
25m
US 11W
18.4 mi
21m
West Main Street
16.1 mi
19m
SR 131
5.7 mi
8m
Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi
5m
Clinch Valley Road
4.3 mi
7m
Joppa Mountain Road
3.7 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
West Stone Drive
— 23.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Maynardville, TN.
1
Start on this road
433 ft·35 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·Buffalo Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto North Roan Street
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Roan Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 400
0.3 mi·45 sec·East Watauga Avenue
5
Turn left onto Oak Street
441 ft·10 sec·Oak Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
7
Merge onto I 26; US 19W; US 23
22 mi·25 min·James H. Quillen Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 11W
9
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·13 sec
Toward US 11W SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 11W
23 mi·28 min·West Stone Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
5.2 mi·5 min·Rogersville Bypass
12
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi·19 min·West Main Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 11W; SR 1
14
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi·2 min·Appalachian Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
18 mi·20 min·US 11W
16
Turn right onto Joppa Mountain Road
3.7 mi·7 min·Joppa Mountain Road
17
Continue on Clinch Mountain Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Clinch Mountain Road
18
Turn left onto SR 131
5.7 mi·8 min·SR 131
19
Continue on SR 61
4.3 mi·7 min·Clinch Valley Road
20
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 61
149 ft·4 sec·SR 61
21
Continue on SR 61
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 61
22
At end of road, turn left onto SR 33; SR 61
1.3 mi·1 min·Maynardville Highway
23
Turn left onto Academy Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Academy Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
116 ft·3 sec·Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 52.7 miles from Johnson City, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maynardville, 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 105.4 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Johnson City, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Stone Drive for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Johnson City, TN
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 79.9
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.48 one way
$32.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.09
$36.18
premium
$4.89
$20.28
$40.57
diesel
$5.61
$23.27
$46.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.6
0
$11.07
$5.06
Efficient EV
26.4
0
$9.22
$4.22
EV Truck/SUV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Johnson City, TN
Late night
in Johnson City on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maynardville, TN
Late night
in Maynardville on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
30 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
2h 18m 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 Maynardville, TN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Stone Drive, James H. Quillen Parkway, US 11W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 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 $16.48 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 105.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Buffalo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Roan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Johnson City, TN to Maynardville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
