How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.84 mi
02h 50m
Flight
142.94 mi
230.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.94 mi
Kilometers
230.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.84 mi
Kilometers
286.2 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Wed, May 13, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Thu, May 14, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-05-13T18:45
Arrive Johnson City
Wed, May 13, 9:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mascot
TN

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

From Fairfield Glade
89 mi
01h 25m
To Johnson City
88.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade and Johnson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
106 mi · 59%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 32%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 8%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi
I 26 East
0.4 mi
Lakeview Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascot
01h 25m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield Glade and 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 Fairfield Glade to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Fairfield Glade and 88.9 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairfield Glade and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield Glade and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 142.94 mi (230.04 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
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: (-84.886398, 36.000274)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.75 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.5 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairfield Glade, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Fairfield Glade is 18:45:40, although it is 19:45:40 in Johnson City.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.