Trip from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

104.8 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 10m

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

The drive from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lee Highway, James H. Quillen Parkway, Rogersville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.7 miles on Lee Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.38 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.

Midpoint

52.4 miles from Maynardville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 104.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lee Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Academy Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Academy Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (SR 131 / Clinch Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Academy Street

Turn left onto Academy Street

Navigation decision point

6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 131 / Clinch Valley Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 131 / Clinch Valley Road

Navigation decision point

81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City

104.1 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward TN 91

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 23 Toward TN 91

104.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | Buffalo Street

Turn left onto Buffalo Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lee Highway	37.7 mi	44m
James H. Quillen Parkway	22.5 mi	26m
Rogersville Bypass	14.1 mi	16m
Rutledge Pike	6.4 mi	7m
Clinch Valley Road	5.7 mi	8m
SR 61	5 mi	8m
Joppa Mountain Road	3.7 mi	8m
West Stone Drive	3.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Lee Highway — 37.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

116 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Academy Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Academy Street

Turn right onto SR 33; SR 61

1.3 mi · 1 min · Maynardville Highway

Turn right onto SR 61

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 61

Continue on SR 61

4.4 mi · 7 min · SR 61

At end of road, turn left onto SR 131

5.7 mi · 8 min · Clinch Valley Road

Turn right onto Clinch Mountain Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Clinch Mountain Road

Continue on Joppa Mountain Road

3.7 mi · 8 min · Joppa Mountain Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 11W; SR 1

6.4 mi · 7 min · Rutledge Pike

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

12 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S

1.7 mi · 1 min · Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto Old US 11W

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1

16 mi · 18 min · Lee Highway

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

3.4 mi · 3 min · Rogersville Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1

11 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

Continue on US 11W

10 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway

Continue on US 11W

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive

Continue on US 11W

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Lee Highway

Continue on US 11W

2.3 mi · 2 min · West Stone Drive

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 26; US 23

22 mi · 26 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 23 Toward TN 91

Turn right onto SR 91

0.3 mi · 38 sec · East Market Street

Turn left onto Buffalo Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right

433 ft · 31 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 52.4 miles from Maynardville, TN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 23 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 52m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maynardville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Maynardville, TN

This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Maynardville, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Lee Highway for about 37.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.4 mi from Maynardville, TN · 1h 13m into the drive

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bean Station, TN

52 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

Jefferson City, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rogersville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Maynardville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Down Home Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutledge, Tennessee

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 22.5

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18658283000

Visit website

Two Dads Cafe 'N Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kingsport, Tennessee

1.5 mi

Clinch Mountain Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Thorn Hill, Tennessee

2.3 mi

Down Home Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 22.5

Rutledge, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18658283000

Visit website

Two Dads Cafe 'N Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.4

Kingsport, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14233924005

Visit website

Clinch Mountain Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.9

Thorn Hill, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+14232485009

Kingsport Speedway

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 82.4

Kingsport, Tennessee

+14232885992

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.38 one way

$32.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$17.99	$35.98
premium	$4.89	$20.17	$40.34
diesel	$5.61	$23.14	$46.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.4	$11.00	$5.03
Efficient EV	26.2	$9.17	$4.19
EV Truck/SUV	41.9	$14.67	$6.71

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Maynardville, TN

Night in Maynardville on Thursday

Local time

10:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johnson City, TN

Night in Johnson City on Thursday

Local time

10:58 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

30 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

2h 15m 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 Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lee Highway, James H. Quillen Parkway, Rogersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.4 miles from Maynardville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.38 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 route from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Johnson City, TN

Nearby Places

Down Home Restaurant

Down Home Restaurant

Two Dads Cafe 'N Catering

Clinch Mountain Bakery & Restaurant

Kingsport Speedway

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Johnson City, TN

Same local time

30 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 15m on the road

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