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

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 483.9 miles (778.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.4 miles (689.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m 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
483.92 mi
07h 09m
Flight
428.45 mi
689.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
428.45 mi
Kilometers
689.52 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.92 mi
Kilometers
778.79 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 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
9:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
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
Alexandria
TN

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee

From Bartlett
240 mi
03h 34m
To Johnson City
243.9 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward Nashville

    1555 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    189.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 44%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189 mi · 39%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 12%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 3%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

189 mi · 03h 24m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
428.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
03h 34m from Bartlett
Leave By
9:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 483.9 miles (778.8 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240 miles from Bartlett and 243.9 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 428.4 miles (689.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 $64.41 one way or $128.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Alexandria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alexandria, 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 Alexandria.

BUS

Nashville, TN

67 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 428.45 mi (689.52 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
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: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.08 gal
64.64 L · about $64.41
Round trip
$128.82
34.16 gal · 129.28 L
Estimated CO2
151.8 kg one way
Round trip: 303.6 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $64.41 $128.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.64 $145.28
Premium $4.65 $79.49 $158.98
Diesel $5.30 $90.59 $181.18

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 18:27:20, although it is 19:27:20 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.