Origin
Maynardville, TN
Afternoon in Maynardville on Thursday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maynardville, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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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 Academy Street, Maynardville Highway, Clinch Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 7m 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
Academy 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Street | — | — |
| Maynardville Highway | — | — |
| Clinch Valley Road | — | — |
| Clinch Mountain Road | — | — |
| Joppa Mountain Road | — | — |
| Rutledge Pike | — | — |
| Lee Highway | — | — |
| Appalachian Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Academy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maynardville, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Academy Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Academy Street
3
Turn right onto Maynardville Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maynardville Highway
4
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
4.4 mi
·
7 min
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clinch Valley Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Clinch Valley Road
7
Turn right onto Clinch Mountain Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinch Mountain Road
8
Continue on Joppa Mountain Road
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Joppa Mountain Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rutledge Pike
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Rutledge Pike
10
Continue on Lee Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Lee Highway
11
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Appalachian Highway
12
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Lee Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lee Highway
14
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
15
Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
16
Continue on Lee Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Lee Highway
17
Continue on West Stone Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Stone Drive
18
Continue on Lee Highway
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lee Highway
19
Continue on West Stone Drive
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stone Drive
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
21
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
TN 91
23
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Market Street
24
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Buffalo Street
25
Turn right
433 ft
·
32 sec
26
Arrive at your 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 7m 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
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 Maynardville, 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 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Maynardville, TN · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Johnson City, TN
Afternoon in Johnson City on Thursday
Local time
4:58 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 Academy Street, Maynardville Highway, Clinch Valley Road. 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 drive from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maynardville, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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