How far is Celina, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Celina, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 229 miles (368.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Celina and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina and Johnson City.
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Start on Brown Street
3087 ft · 42 sec · Brown Street
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Continue on Livingston Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Livingston Highway
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Continue on Celina Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Celina Highway
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Turn right onto Bradford Hicks Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bradford Hicks Drive
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Cookeville Highway
2460 ft · 40 sec · Cookeville Highway
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Take the exit left
2159 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
16.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto South Holly Street
1597 ft · 32 sec · South Holly Street
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Turn left onto East Stratton Avenue
2346 ft · 47 sec · East Stratton Avenue
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Continue on Crossville Highway
854 ft · 21 sec · Crossville Highway
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Take the ramp left
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 1 hr 31 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 · 36 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 Celina and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crossville Highway
Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Celina and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Celina to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 229 miles (368.6 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Celina and 114.6 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Celina and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Celina and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 175.96 mi (283.18 km).
#1 Celina
City in Tennessee
| Population | 1,407 |
| Coordinates | 36.5500600, -85.5052500 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.86 | $85.71 |
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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