How far is Fairview, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 315.7 miles (508 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267 miles (429.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Johnson City.
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Start on Fairview Boulevard
39 m · 32 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Boulevard
2584 ft · 44 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Boulevard
10.3 mi · 14 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Harding Pike
2.9 mi · 6 min · Old Harding Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Harding Pike
786 ft · 21 sec · Old Harding Pike
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Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Fairview 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
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 leaving Fairview and Patchy Fog near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 315.7 miles (508 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Fairview and 160.9 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267 miles (429.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairview 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 around Fairview and Patchy Fog near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 266.97 mi (429.65 km).
#1 Fairview
Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9820100, -87.1214000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $3.68 | $41.02 | $82.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $65.69 | $131.39 |
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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