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Trip from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

201.4 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

city in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Lewisburg, TN

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Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Johnson, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN covers 201.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Church Street, North 2nd Avenue, Verona Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.49 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

100.7 miles from Lewisburg, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 201.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 201.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Church 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Church Street
North 2nd Avenue
Verona Avenue
Nashville Highway
Shelbyville Highway
South Cannon Boulevard
Lane Parkway
East Lane Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Church Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

0.2 mi · 17 sec · the route
2

Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street

72 ft · 4 sec · West Church Street
3

Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North 2nd Avenue
4

Keep slight right to continue on Verona Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Verona Avenue
5

Continue on Nashville Highway

5.1 mi · 7 min · Nashville Highway
6

Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

15 mi · 22 min · Shelbyville Highway
7

Merge slight right onto South Cannon Boulevard

0.7 mi · 56 sec · South Cannon Boulevard
8

Turn right onto Lane Parkway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lane Parkway
9

Continue on East Lane Street

479 ft · 8 sec · East Lane Street
10

Continue on North Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North Jefferson Street
11

Turn left onto East Depot Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Depot Street
12

Continue on Wartrace Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wartrace Pike
13

Continue on East Depot Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
14

Turn right onto Madison Street

6.2 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
15

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 20 sec
16

Merge slight left

8.0 mi · 9 min
17

Turn left onto West Carroll Street

0.4 mi · 32 sec · West Carroll Street
18

Turn right onto South Anderson Street

0.3 mi · 52 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 right

0.2 mi · 16 sec
23

Merge slight left onto I 24

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 24
24

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Knoxville
25

Merge slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min
26

Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

0.4 mi · 42 sec · SR 322: Sweetwater
27

Turn left onto Oakland Road

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 to continue on 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 your destination

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 100.7 miles from Lewisburg, TN, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

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 44 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.7 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 48m

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 201.4 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.7 mi from Lewisburg, TN · 1h 42m into the drive

Downtown Powells Crossroads, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Powells Crossroads, TN

101 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

Shelbyville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Powells Crossroads, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.7 miles from Lewisburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Johnson, TN

The final approach into Johnson, 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 Johnson, 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

$31.49 one way

$62.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.57 $69.14
premium $4.89 $38.76 $77.52
diesel $5.61 $44.47 $88.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.4 0 $21.15 $9.67
Efficient EV 50.4 0 $17.62 $8.06
EV Truck/SUV 80.6 1 $28.20 $12.89

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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

Night in Lewisburg on Friday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johnson, TN

Night in Johnson on Friday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

7 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 25m 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 Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN covers 201.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Church Street, North 2nd Avenue, Verona Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.7 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 $31.49 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 straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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