Trip from Johnson, TN to Sevierville, TN

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 29m

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

Spanning 73.5 miles across the Southeast, this drive from Johnson, TN, to Sevierville, TN, is an efficient trip that typically takes 1 hour and 32 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The route keeps you entirely within Tennessee, moving you through the region with a practical mix of road types. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, this connection between the two cities provides a reliable and predictable travel experience.

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

36.8 miles from Johnson, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend 56% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 38 miles on I-75. As you transition off the interstate, the character of the road shifts, utilizing Chapman Highway and Oakland Road to reach your final destination. You should anticipate a transition from the faster pace of the interstate to the slightly slower, more localized flow of the secondary roads. The physical feel behind the wheel changes significantly as you move through these different road environments, requiring you to stay alert to shifting speed limits and traffic patterns.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 38 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near SR 322 / Oakland Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 32m 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 1.5 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 322 / Oakland Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 322 / Oakland Road

Navigation decision point

5

6.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

44.9 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

6

47.8 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...

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48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...

Towns Along This Route

Between Johnson, TN and Sevierville, TN, road signs point toward Convention Center, Tennessee History Center and Museum Of Art.

Convention Center

47.8 mi in | ~1h

Tennessee History Center

47.8 mi in | ~1h

Museum Of Art

47.8 mi in | ~1h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	38 mi	42m
Chapman Highway	22.1 mi	26m
Oakland Road	5.1 mi	8m
I 40	2.9 mi	3m
West Main Street	2.1 mi	3m
Raby Town Road	1.5 mi	5m
Henley Street	0.6 mi	1m
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 75 — 38 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson, TN and Sevierville, TN.

1

Start on Raby Town Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Raby Town Road

2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 322

5.1 mi · 8 min · Oakland Road

3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

4

Merge onto I 75

38 mi · 42 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 40

Use the none lane.

6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec

Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

8

Continue on US 441

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henley Street

Use the straight lane.

9

Continue on US 441; SR 33

22 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

10

Continue on US 411; US 441

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Use the straight lane.

11

Arrive at destination

US 411

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour and 32-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at almost any time of day without worrying about complex scheduling. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the route is short enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that with $11 budgeted for fuel, it is wise to ensure your tank is ready before you start, especially given the transition onto local roads like Oakland Road. Because there are no designated stops provided in this data, try to handle any necessary errands or rest breaks before you leave Johnson. Staying mindful of the switch from the 38-mile I-75 stretch to local surface streets will help you navigate the final miles into Sevierville with ease.

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 36.8 miles from Johnson, TN, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 73.5 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 48m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sevierville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Johnson, 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, TN

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Johnson, 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 I 75 for about 38 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.8 mi from Johnson, TN · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

37 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

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Johnson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sevierville, TN

The final approach into Sevierville, 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 Sevierville, 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

$11.16 one way

$22.33 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$12.31	$24.61
premium	$4.80	$13.88	$27.75
diesel	$5.64	$16.33	$32.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.1	$7.72	$3.53
Efficient EV	18.4	$6.43	$2.94
EV Truck/SUV	29.4	$10.29	$4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Johnson, TN

Evening in Johnson on Sunday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sevierville, TN

Evening in Sevierville on Sunday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 32m 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, TN to Sevierville, TN covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Chapman Highway, Oakland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Johnson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 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 1h 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Johnson, TN and Sevierville, TN, road signs point toward Convention Center, Tennessee History Center and Museum Of Art.