How far is Germantown, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Germantown, TN to Johnson, TN is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.17 mi
05h 52m
Flight
298.34 mi
480.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.34 mi
Kilometers
480.13 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.17 mi
Kilometers
592.52 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Thu, May 14, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Germantown
Thu, May 14, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-13T22:57
Arrive Johnson
Thu, May 14, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Germantown
180.9 mi
02h 56m
To Johnson
187.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Johnson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Johnson.

  1. 1

    Start on Southern Avenue

    782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Johnny Lane

    722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dogwood Road

    1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Germantown Parkway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Germantown Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    190.6 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    141.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston

    1787 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sweetwater Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and Johnson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
191 mi · 52%
I 40 East
142 mi · 39%
South Germantown Parkway
5.59 mi · 2%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 1%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 1%
Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

191 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
298.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
02h 56m from Germantown
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Germantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Johnson?

The road trip is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Germantown and 187.2 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.99 one way or $97.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pegram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 298.34 mi (480.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
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#2 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Southern Avenue (-89.810153, 35.086702)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.99 gal
49.18 L · about $48.99
Round trip
$97.97
25.98 gal · 98.36 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.9 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.99 $97.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.25 $110.49
Premium $4.65 $60.46 $120.91
Diesel $5.30 $68.90 $137.80

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Germantown, TN and Johnson, TN. The current time in Germantown is 22:57:25, although it is 23:57:25 in Johnson.

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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.