How far is Bedford, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Bedford, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Johnson City.
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Start on the route
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right onto South Cannon Boulevard
1.2 km · 56 sec · South Cannon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lane Parkway
899 ft · 17 sec · Lane Parkway
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Continue on East Lane Street
146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
833 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on Wartrace Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Wartrace Pike
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Continue on East Depot Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
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Continue straight
1523 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Carroll Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · West Carroll Street
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Turn slight right onto New Tullahoma Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · New Tullahoma Highway
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Continue on McArthur Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · McArthur Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Manchester Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Manchester Highway
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Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2456 ft · 34 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Sparta Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Elmore Road
1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Genesis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road
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Take the ramp right
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right
132 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Johnson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesis Road
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Bedford and 149.1 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.22 one way or $78.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bedford and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 243.39 mi (391.7 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.4636800, -86.5736100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.22 | $78.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.23 | $88.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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