How far is Greenbrier, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbrier and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier and Johnson City.
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Start on East College Street
30 m · 11 sec · East College Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Dickerson Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dickerson Pike
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rivergate Parkway
3039 ft · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Continue on Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive
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Turn left onto Burwood Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
6.6 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Knoxville
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
163.4 mi · 2 hr 58 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 Greenbrier 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
Merge slight left
163 mi · 02h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenbrier and Sunny near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbrier to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Greenbrier and 158 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 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 City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenbrier and Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 247.75 mi (398.71 km).
#1 Greenbrier
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,745 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275500, -86.8047200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.85 | $91.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
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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