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

The driving distance from Cornersville, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 339.3 miles (546 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (418 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m 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
339.27 mi
06h 14m
Flight
259.73 mi
417.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.73 mi
Kilometers
417.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.27 mi
Kilometers
546 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cornersville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornersville
2026-04-17T20:20
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 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
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornersville
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Cornersville
169.5 mi
03h 07m
To Johnson City
169.8 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ruth Flye Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lynnville Road

    1559 ft · 31 sec · Lynnville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lynnville Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lynnville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornersville 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 55%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 17%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 13%
Lynnville Highway
34.7 mi · 10%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
840
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.6 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
03h 07m from Cornersville
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cornersville 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 Cornersville to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Cornersville and 169.8 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (418 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 $45.14 one way or $90.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cornersville 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 Cornersville and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornersville and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 259.73 mi (417.99 km).

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#1 Cornersville

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates35.3614600, -86.8397200
Altitude269
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: Cornersville (-86.83972, 35.36146)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.32 L · about $45.14
Round trip
$90.28
23.94 gal · 90.64 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.14 $90.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.91 $101.82
Premium $4.65 $55.71 $111.42
Diesel $5.30 $63.49 $126.98

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cornersville, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Cornersville is 20:20:54, although it is 21:20:54 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.