How far is Bristol, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Bristol, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Johnson City.
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Start on West State Street
1 km · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1033 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
3041 ft · 45 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
743 ft · 12 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Carl Moore Parkway
1 km · 44 sec · Carl Moore Parkway
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Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Take the exit left
1574 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Highway
12.2 mi · 18 min · Bristol Highway
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Continue on Bristol Highway
63 m · 6 sec · Bristol Highway
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Turn left onto North Roan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Roan Street
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Take the exit slight right
1242 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
2.6 mi · 3 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 Bristol and Johnson City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bristol Highway
Merge slight left onto Bristol Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then 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 Bristol to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bluff City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Bristol and 11.1 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).
#1 Bristol
City in Tennessee
| Population | 27,142 |
| Coordinates | 36.5951100, -82.1887400 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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