How far is Glen Rose, TX from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to Johnson City, TN is about 1022.6 miles (1645.7 km), with a travel time of about 18h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 922.2 miles (1484.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 17m.
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.
Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rose and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and Johnson City.
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Start on East Elm Street
20 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Barnard Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Barnard Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Big Bend Trail
60.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
174.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
119.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 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 · 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 Glen Rose 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 left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
198 mi · 03h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Glen Rose and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Glen Rose to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 1022.6 miles (1645.7 km) and usually takes 18h 17m 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?
Edmondson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 509 miles from Glen Rose and 513.6 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 922.2 miles (1484.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.4 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 $142.99 one way or $285.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 320.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glen Rose and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glen Rose and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near Edmondson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edmondson.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 922.2 mi (1484.14 km).
#1 Glen Rose
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 32.2345900, -97.7553100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 1646 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 34h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 45m |
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 | $3.96 | $142.99 | $285.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $161.06 | $322.12 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $174.45 | $348.89 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $215.22 | $430.43 |
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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