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Trip from Morristown, TN to Johnson, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

88.9 mi

143 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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city in Tennessee, United States

Morristown, TN

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Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Johnson, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morristown, TN to Johnson, TN covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 75, Andrew Johnson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.90 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

44.4 miles from Morristown, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 88.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Morristown, TN to Johnson, TN covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 66 / West 1st North Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 66 / West 1st North Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (I 40; US 25W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 66 / West 1st North Street

Turn right onto SR 66 / West 1st North Street

Navigation decision point

5
34.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 25W North, I 40 West

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

Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
5
34.8 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 40; US 25W

Merge onto I 40; US 25W

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
5
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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 40 25.6 mi 30m
I 75 21.9 mi 23m
Andrew Johnson Highway 13.9 mi 15m
West Andrew Johnson Highway 12.5 mi 17m
Asheville Highway 5.9 mi 6m
Oakland Road 4.8 mi 8m
Raby Town Road 1.5 mi 5m
West Broadway Boulevard 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 25.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Henry Street

125 ft · 9 sec · North Henry Street
2

Turn right onto SR 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 1st North Street
3

Continue on SR 66

12 mi · 17 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
4

Continue on US 11E

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard
5

Continue on US 11E

14 mi · 15 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
6

Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70

5.9 mi · 6 min · Asheville Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
8

Merge onto I 40; US 25W

26 mi · 30 min · I 40; US 25W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

22 mi · 23 min · I 75
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 62 Toward SR 322: Sweetwater
11

Turn right onto SR 322

4.8 mi · 8 min · Oakland Road
12

Turn left onto Raby Town Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Raby Town Road
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Raby Town Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Raby Town Road
14

Continue on Raby Town Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Raby Town Road
15

Arrive at destination

Raby Town Road

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 44.4 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 55m 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 30m

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 Morristown, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morristown, TN

This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Morristown, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 25.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Morristown, TN · 55m into the drive

city and county seat of Knox County, State of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

44 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Morristown, 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.

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 Coffee Stop

Capybara Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Knoxville, Tennessee

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Capybara Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.4

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cultivate Coffee + Flowers

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.1

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18652537560

Visit website

Market Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 38.1

Knoxville, Tennessee

+18652154248

Visit website

Frank Lorino Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Morristown, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14235816451

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.90 one way

$27.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.26 $30.52
premium $4.89 $17.11 $34.22
diesel $5.61 $19.63 $39.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.33 $4.27
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Morristown, TN

Afternoon in Morristown on Friday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johnson, TN

Afternoon in Johnson on Friday

Local time

2:08 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 52m 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 Morristown, TN to Johnson, TN covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 75, Andrew Johnson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.90 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 66 / West 1st North Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (I 40; US 25W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Morristown, 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.

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