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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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.54 mi
07h 23m
Flight
324.44 mi
522.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.44 mi
Kilometers
522.14 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.54 mi
Kilometers
628.51 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Halls
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halls
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halls
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Halls
195 mi
03h 41m
To Johnson City
195.5 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Sandy River Road

    2 m · 5 sec · Big Sandy River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    2228 ft · 2 min · Liberty Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1357 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 54%
Liberty Road
85.7 mi · 22%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 14%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
I 26 East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.1 mi
324.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
03h 41m from Halls
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Halls

#1 Halls

Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates36.1345000, -88.1708700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Halls (-88.17087, 36.1345)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.17 L · about $51.96
Round trip
$103.93
27.56 gal · 104.34 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Halls, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Halls is 22:31:32, although it is 23:31:32 in Johnson City.

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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.