How far is De Leon, TX from Johnson City, TX?
The driving distance from De Leon, TX to Johnson City, TX is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Leon and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Leon and Johnson City.
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Start on East Almante Street
46 m · 12 sec · East Almante Street
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Turn left onto North Texas Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Texas Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
13.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Austin Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Austin Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
30.4 mi · 41 min · State Highway 16
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
32.8 mi · 39 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit slight right
91 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Nugent Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Nugent Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Leon 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.
South US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
32.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving De Leon and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Leon to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lometa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from De Leon and 72.1 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around De Leon and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near Lometa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lometa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Leon and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 126.93 mi (204.28 km).
#1 De Leon
City in Comanche County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,196 |
| Coordinates | 32.1109700, -98.5358800 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson City
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 30.2768700, -98.4119700 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson City (-98.41197, 30.27687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.84 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $29.19 | $58.37 |
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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