How far is Estill Springs, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Estill Springs, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estill Springs and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estill Springs and Johnson City.
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Start on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Tullahoma Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway
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Continue on Decherd Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Alto Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Alto Highway
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Turn right onto Nissan Powertrain Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Nissan Powertrain Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1719 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
10.4 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
57.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Estill Springs 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Estill Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estill Springs to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Estill Springs and 142.7 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.94 one way or $75.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Estill Springs and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estill Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estill Springs and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 223.46 mi (359.62 km).
#1 Estill Springs
City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 35.2706400, -86.1280400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.79 | $85.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
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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