Trip from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Line Road, Laurels Road, Dry Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12 miles from Johnson City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

24.1 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN covers 24.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Line Road, Laurels Road, Dry Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on State Line Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Line Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 11 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 1.1 miles (US 321; SR 67 / University Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Buffalo Street

Turn left onto Buffalo Street

Navigation decision point

7

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West State of Franklin Road

Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 321; SR 67 / University Parkway

Turn left onto US 321; SR 67 / University Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward Milligan Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Milligan Highway

4

4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 361 / Laurels Road

Turn left onto SR 361 / Laurels Road

Navigation decision point

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 Roan Mountain, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Milligan Highway along the way.

Milligan Highway

1.5 mi in | ~3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Line Road	10.4 mi	14m
Laurels Road	3.9 mi	6m
Dry Creek Road	2.6 mi	4m
Gap Creek Road	2.4 mi	4m
Milligan Highway	2.2 mi	3m
South Roan Street	0.8 mi	1m
Okolona Road	0.8 mi	1m
University Parkway	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Line Road — 10.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Roan Mountain, TN.

1

Start on this road

433 ft · 35 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto Buffalo Street

171 ft · 9 sec · Buffalo Street

3

Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West State of Franklin Road

Use the right lane.

4

Turn right onto South Roan Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Roan Street

5

Turn left onto US 321; SR 67

0.4 mi · 54 sec · University Parkway

Use the left lane.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward Milligan Highway

7

Turn right onto Milligan Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Milligan Highway

8

Turn right onto SR 359

0.8 mi · 1 min · Okolona Road

9

Turn left onto SR 361

3.9 mi · 6 min · Laurels Road

10

Continue on SR 361

2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road

11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 361

2.4 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road

12

Turn right onto US 19E

10 mi · 14 min · State Line Road

13

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

14

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.77 one way

$7.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.14	$8.27
premium	$4.89	$4.64	$9.28
diesel	$5.61	$5.32	$10.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.2	$2.53	$1.16
Efficient EV	6	$2.11	$0.96
EV Truck/SUV	9.6	$3.37	$1.54

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Johnson City, TN

Evening in Johnson City on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roan Mountain, TN

Evening in Roan Mountain on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

W 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

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

33 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

40m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN covers 24.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.