Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roan Mountain, TN
Beth Fitzpatrick
Johnson City, TN
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The drive from Roan Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19E, Laurels Road, Dry Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on US 19E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Roan Mountain, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 around 0.2 miles in near US 19E.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 19E): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (SR 361 / Gap Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (SR 359 / Okolona Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 19E
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 361 / Gap Creek Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto SR 359 / Okolona Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Milligan Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19E | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Laurels Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Dry Creek Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Milligan Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Gap Creek Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Legion Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Okolona Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roan Mountain, TN and Johnson City, TN.
Start on Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 19E
Turn left onto SR 361
Turn left onto SR 361
Continue on SR 361
At end of road, turn right onto SR 359
At end of road, turn left onto Milligan Highway
Continue on Legion Street
Continue on SR 91
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Roan Mountain on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Johnson City on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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