The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, I 75, Shelbyville Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.6 miles on I 24.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.72 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 190.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 190.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.6 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 190.1 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 0.2 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 121.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
121.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
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122.8 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
183.3 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward SR 322: Sweetwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 62
Toward SR 322: Sweetwater
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
67.6 mi
1h 18m
I 75
60.5 mi
1h 7m
Shelbyville Highway
15.3 mi
22m
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi
14m
US 41A
8 mi
9m
Madison Street
6.2 mi
7m
Nashville Highway
5.1 mi
7m
Oakland Road
5.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, TN and Johnson, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi·17 sec·this road
2
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
72 ft·3 sec·West Church Street
3
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.5 mi·54 sec·North 2nd Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.4 mi·44 sec·Verona Avenue
5
Continue on US 31A; SR 272
5.1 mi·7 min·Nashville Highway
6
Turn right onto SR 64
15 mi·22 min·Shelbyville Highway
7
Merge onto US 231; SR 64; SR 130
0.7 mi·56 sec·South Cannon Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130
0.2 mi·17 sec·Lane Parkway
9
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft·8 sec·East Lane Street
10
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Jefferson Street
11
Turn left onto SR 64; SR 130
1.0 mi·1 min·East Depot Street
12
Continue on SR 64
0.8 mi·1 min·Wartrace Pike
13
Continue on SR 64
1.5 mi·2 min·East Depot Street
14
Turn right onto US 41A
6.2 mi·7 min·Madison Street
15
Continue on UA 41A
0.3 mi·19 sec·UA 41A
16
Merge onto US 41A
8.0 mi·9 min·US 41A
17
Turn left onto SR 55
0.4 mi·32 sec·West Carroll Street
18
Turn right onto South Anderson Street
0.3 mi·51 sec·South Anderson Street
19
Continue on Forrest Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Forrest Boulevard
20
Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Wattendorf Highway
21
Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
11 mi·14 min·Wattendorf Memorial Highway
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·15 sec
23
Merge onto I 24
68 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 24
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 185 BToward I 75 North: KnoxvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 75
61 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 62Toward SR 322: Sweetwater
27
Turn left onto SR 322
5.1 mi·8 min·Oakland Road
28
Turn left onto Raby Town Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Raby Town Road
29
Keep slight left at fork onto Raby Town Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Raby Town Road
30
Continue on Raby Town Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Raby Town Road
31
Arrive at destination
Raby Town Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.6 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 42 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Lewisburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 67.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.1 mi from Lewisburg, TN
· 2h 3m 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.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 26.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.72 one way
$59.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.63
$65.26
premium
$4.89
$36.58
$73.17
diesel
$5.61
$41.97
$83.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.96
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.61
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Lewisburg, TN
Late night
in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Johnson, TN
Late night
in Johnson on Saturday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 58m 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 Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 75, Shelbyville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 190.1 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 0.2 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 121.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
