Origin
Winfield, TN
Late night in Winfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
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6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winfield, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Light Road, Scott Highway, Alberta Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.69 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
85.3 miles from Winfield, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 170.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Light Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Light Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scott Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alberta Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alberta Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Depot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Annadell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H Baker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
New Light Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on Emby Lane
394 ft
·
19 sec
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Emby Lane
2
Turn right onto New Light Road
246 ft
·
13 sec
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New Light Road
3
Turn right onto Scott Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Highway
4
Continue on Alberta Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Alberta Street
5
Continue on Alberta Avenue
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Alberta Avenue
6
Turn left onto Depot Street
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Depot Street
7
Turn right onto Annadell Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Annadell Road
8
Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Howard H Baker Highway
9
Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Howard H. Baker Highway
10
Take the ramp right
33 mi
·
39 min
11
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 640 East: Asheville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 640 East: Asheville
13
Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Knoxville Bypass
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 40 East: Asheville
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
57 mi
·
1 hr
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I 81 North: Bristol
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
17
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
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James H. Quillen Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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TN 91
19
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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East Market Street
20
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Buffalo Street
21
Turn right
433 ft
·
32 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.3 miles from Winfield, TN, or about 1h 42m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
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 Winfield, 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 Winfield, TN
This is one driving day of about 170.7 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winfield, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Winfield, TN · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Winfield, 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
$26.69 one way
$53.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.85 | $65.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Johnson City, TN
Late night in Johnson City on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
3h 24m 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 Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Light Road, Scott Highway, Alberta Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.3 miles from Winfield, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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