How far is Halls, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Halls, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 390.5 miles (628.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m 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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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 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Halls and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halls and Johnson City.
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Start on Big Sandy River Road
2 m · 5 sec · Big Sandy River Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
2228 ft · 2 min · Liberty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on Liberty Road
1357 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on Liberty Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on Liberty Road
1208 ft · 55 sec · Liberty Road
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Turn right
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Halls 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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Halls and Mostly Sunny 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 Halls to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 390.5 miles (628.5 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195 miles from Halls and 195.5 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Halls and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Halls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halls and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 324.44 mi (522.14 km).
#1 Halls
Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 36.1345000, -88.1708700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 629 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.61 | $117.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.13 | $128.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.09 | $146.18 |
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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