How far is Greenbrier, TN from Johnson, TN?
The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Johnson, TN is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbrier and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier and Johnson.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway
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Turn right onto Clarksville Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
678 ft · 22 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1073 ft · 24 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1082 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
61.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
1787 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Kentucky Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street
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Continue on Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn left onto Loudon Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road
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Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road
41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbrier and Johnson.
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 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenbrier and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbrier to Johnson?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Greenbrier and 95.6 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenbrier and Johnson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenbrier and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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 Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 148.87 mi (239.58 km).
#1 Greenbrier
Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 6,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.2764400, -87.1180600 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
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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