The drive from Pleasant View, TN to Johnson, TN covers 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 70S, Crossville Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.15 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
61.2 miles from Pleasant View, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pleasant View, TN to Johnson, TN covers 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m, 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 27 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 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Old McMinnville Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 122.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70S / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.8 mi into trip|~6m in|Old McMinnville Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip|~8m in|US 70S / Nashville Highway
Turn right onto US 70S / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
40.5 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
41.5 mi into trip|~55m in|US 70 / West Bockman Way
Turn right onto US 70 / West Bockman Way
Navigation decision point
5
71.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pleasant View, TN to Johnson, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Primary Sr 58 South: Kingston along the way.
Primary Sr 58 South: Kingston
104 mi in|~2h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
32.4 mi
35m
US 70S
24.7 mi
28m
Crossville Highway
20.9 mi
31m
Nashville Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Loudon Highway
5.4 mi
7m
Sparta Highway
4.9 mi
7m
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi
6m
Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 32.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View, TN and Johnson, TN.
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Start on Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Pleasant View Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
0.1 mi·14 sec·Old McMinnville Highway
3
Continue on Old Nashville Highway
0.4 mi·47 sec·Old Nashville Highway
4
Turn left onto Prater Town Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Prater Town Road
5
Turn right onto US 70S
9.8 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 70S
0.4 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
7
Take the exit onto US 70S
25 mi·28 min·US 70S
8
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.8 mi·3 min·Spencer Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
268 ft·7 sec
11
Turn straight onto TN 1
0.9 mi·1 min·Mayberry Street
12
Turn right onto US 70
0.8 mi·1 min·West Bockman Way
13
Continue on US 70
21 mi·31 min·Crossville Highway
14
Continue on US 70
4.9 mi·7 min·Sparta Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Elmore Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Elmore Road
16
Turn right onto US 127
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 298
2.1 mi·3 min·Genesis Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
19
Merge onto I 40
32 mi·35 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
21
Turn right onto SR 58
2.0 mi·5 min·North Kentucky Street
22
Continue on SR 58
4.6 mi·6 min·Decatur Highway
23
Turn left onto SR 72
5.4 mi·7 min·Loudon Highway
24
Turn right onto SR 322
3.6 mi·6 min·Sweetwater Road
25
Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi·9 min·Johnson Valley Road
26
Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road
135 ft·6 sec·Raby Town Road
27
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Pleasant View, TN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 24m 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 12m
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 Pleasant View, 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 Pleasant View, TN
This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Pleasant View, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.2 mi from Pleasant View, TN
· 1h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Pleasant View, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.15 one way
$38.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.03
$42.06
premium
$4.89
$23.57
$47.15
diesel
$5.61
$27.05
$54.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.86
$5.88
Efficient EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
EV Truck/SUV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Pleasant View, TN
Afternoon
in Pleasant View on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johnson, TN
Afternoon
in Johnson on Friday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph36% chanceLive 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
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
2h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pleasant View, TN to Johnson, TN covers 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 70S, Crossville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 miles from Pleasant View, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.15 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70S / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Pleasant View, TN to Johnson, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Primary Sr 58 South: Kingston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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.
