How far is Alamo, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Alamo, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 431.9 miles (695 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.5 miles (610.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.87 mi
07h 57m
Flight
379.53 mi
610.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.53 mi
Kilometers
610.79 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.87 mi
Kilometers
695.03 km
Drive Time
07h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 11, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 7:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-11T03:07
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:58 PM to 4:28 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Alamo
215.6 mi
03h 58m
To Johnson City
216.2 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bells Street

    2734 ft · 57 sec · South Bells Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    578 ft · 26 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conley Road

    2593 ft · 2 min · Conley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and Johnson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 49%
I-40 East
128 mi · 30%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 13%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
South Bells Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
379.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 58m from Alamo
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 431.9 miles (695 km) and usually takes 07h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.6 miles from Alamo and 216.2 miles from Johnson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 379.5 miles (610.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.47 one way or $114.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alamo and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamo and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 379.53 mi (610.79 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.24 gal
57.69 L · about $57.47
Round trip
$114.94
30.48 gal · 115.38 L
Estimated CO2
135.4 kg one way
Round trip: 270.9 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.47 $114.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.82 $129.63
Premium $4.65 $70.93 $141.85
Diesel $5.30 $80.83 $161.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alamo, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Alamo is 03:07:12, although it is 04:07:12 in Johnson City.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.