Origin
Johnson City, TN
Evening in Johnson City on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN
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
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.
Johnson City, TN
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Roan Mountain, TN
Beth Fitzpatrick
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 Buffalo Street, West State of Franklin Road, South Roan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). 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.
Buffalo Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Street | — | — |
| West State of Franklin Road | — | — |
| South Roan Street | — | — |
| University Parkway | — | — |
| Milligan Highway | — | — |
| Okolona Road | — | — |
| Laurels Road | — | — |
| Dry Creek Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Buffalo Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, TN and Roan Mountain, TN.
1
Start on the route
433 ft
·
35 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buffalo Street
3
Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West State of Franklin Road
4
Turn right onto South Roan Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Roan Street
5
Turn left onto University Parkway
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
University Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Milligan Highway
7
Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Milligan Highway
8
Turn right onto Okolona Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolona Road
9
Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Laurels Road
10
Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dry Creek Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gap Creek Road
12
Turn right onto State Line Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Line Road
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Roan Mountain, TN
Evening in Roan Mountain on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
40m 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 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.
The main roads are Buffalo Street, West State of Franklin Road, South Roan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 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 $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.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johnson City, TN to Roan Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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