How far is Coopertown, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Coopertown, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coopertown and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coopertown and Johnson City.
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Start on Woods Road
39 m · 6 sec · Woods Road
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Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road
825 ft · 42 sec · Old Coopertown Road
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Turn left onto State Route 49
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 49
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Turn left
2444 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Coopertown and Johnson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coopertown and 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 Coopertown to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Coopertown and 152.3 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coopertown 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 Sunny around Coopertown and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coopertown and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 256.78 mi (413.25 km).
#1 Coopertown
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,612 |
| Coordinates | 36.4375500, -86.9672200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.95 | $81.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.19 | $92.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.54 | $101.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.60 | $115.20 |
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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