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

The driving distance from Bruceton, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 388.4 miles (625.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.1 miles (529.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
388.4 mi
07h 09m
Flight
329.06 mi
529.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.06 mi
Kilometers
529.57 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.4 mi
Kilometers
625.07 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
Wed, Apr 15, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Bruceton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruceton
2026-04-15T05:38
Arrive Johnson City
Wed, Apr 15, 12:48 PM 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
2:10 PM to 3:40 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
9:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruceton
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Bruceton
193.9 mi
03h 34m
To Johnson City
194.4 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    3117 ft · 53 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruceton 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 54%
Broadway of America
87 mi · 22%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 15%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.59 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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
329.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
03h 34m from Bruceton
Leave By
9:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bruceton and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.4 miles (625.1 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Bruceton and 194.4 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 329.1 miles (529.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 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 $51.70 one way or $103.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bruceton 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 around Bruceton and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bruceton and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 329.06 mi (529.57 km).

Bruceton

#1 Bruceton

City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates36.0381200, -88.2444900
Altitude144
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: Bruceton (-88.24449, 36.03812)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.71 gal
51.88 L · about $51.70
Round trip
$103.40
27.42 gal · 103.76 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.7 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.70 $103.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.31 $116.62
Premium $4.65 $63.81 $127.61
Diesel $5.30 $72.72 $145.44

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bruceton, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Bruceton is 05:38:39, although it is 06:38:39 in Johnson City.

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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.