How far is Dover, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Dover, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 361.9 miles (582.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Johnson City.
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Start on Jackson Street
7 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
82 m · 5 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
28 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 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 Dover 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 361.9 miles (582.5 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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 180.8 miles from Dover and 181.2 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 $48.16 one way or $96.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dover 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 Dover and Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 305.22 mi (491.21 km).
#1 Dover
City in Stewart County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 36.4878300, -87.8383600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.16 | $96.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.43 | $118.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.73 | $135.46 |
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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