Origin
Lookout Mountain, TN
Night in Lookout Mountain on Wednesday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lookout Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
220 mi
354 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lookout Mountain, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lookout Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 220 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stonedge Point, South Scenic Highway, Cummings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110 miles from Lookout Mountain, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 220 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stonedge Point 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 10m 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 Lookout Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stonedge Point | — | — |
| South Scenic Highway | — | — |
| Cummings Highway | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
| James H | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Stonedge Point
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on Scenic Highway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Scenic Highway
2
Continue on Stonedge Point
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonedge Point
3
Continue on South Scenic Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Scenic Highway
4
Turn right onto Cummings Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cummings Highway
5
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
6
Take the ramp right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Knoxville
9
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
10
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 81 North: Bristol
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
13
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
TN 91
15
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Market Street
16
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Buffalo Street
17
Turn right
433 ft
·
32 sec
18
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 110 miles from Lookout Mountain, TN, or about 2h 5m 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 48 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson City, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lookout Mountain, 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 Lookout Mountain, TN
This is one driving day of about 220 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Lookout Mountain, 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 110 mi from Lookout Mountain, TN · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110 miles from Lookout Mountain, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnson City, TN
The final approach into Johnson City, 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 City, 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
$34.39 one way
$68.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.76 | $75.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.34 | $84.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88 | 1 | $30.80 | $14.08 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Johnson City, TN
Night in Johnson City on Wednesday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
19 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lookout Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 220 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stonedge Point, South Scenic Highway, Cummings Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110 miles from Lookout Mountain, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.39 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m 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 Lookout Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lookout Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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