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

The driving distance from Camden, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
377.28 mi
05h 56m
Flight
320.77 mi
516.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.77 mi
Kilometers
516.23 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.28 mi
Kilometers
607.17 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-23T06:02
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Camden
191.5 mi
02h 58m
To Johnson City
185.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Forrest Avenue

    149 m · 12 sec · North Forrest Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 18 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 Camden 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 56%
East Main Street
82.6 mi · 22%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 15%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
I 26 East
0.4 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

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.

Drive Time
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
320.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 58m from Camden
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Camden and Clear near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.5 miles from Camden and 185.8 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Camden 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 Clear around Camden and Clear near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 320.77 mi (516.23 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
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: West Walnut Street (-88.097819, 36.059157)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.31 gal
50.4 L · about $50.19
Round trip
$100.38
26.62 gal · 100.8 L
Estimated CO2
118.3 kg one way
Round trip: 236.6 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.19 $100.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.61 $113.21
Premium $4.65 $61.94 $123.89
Diesel $5.30 $70.60 $141.19

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Camden, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Camden is 06:02:31, although it is 07:02:31 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.