How far is Hickory Withe, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Hickory Withe, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 467.8 miles (752.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
467.75 mi
08h 34m
Flight
412.14 mi
663.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
412.14 mi
Kilometers
663.27 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
467.75 mi
Kilometers
752.77 km
Drive Time
08h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hickory Withe
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory Withe
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:34 PM to 5:04 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
6:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory Withe
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Hickory Withe
233.6 mi
04h 17m
To Johnson City
234.2 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Withe and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Withe and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Donelson Drive

    11 m · 3 sec · Donelson Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    178.2 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  5. 5

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Withe 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 45%
Donelson Drive
179 mi · 38%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 12%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
I 26 East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Donelson Drive

Merge slight left

178 mi · 03h 12m

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
08h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
412.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
04h 17m from Hickory Withe
Leave By
6:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Withe 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 Hickory Withe to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 467.8 miles (752.8 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.6 miles from Hickory Withe and 234.2 miles from Johnson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 $62.26 one way or $124.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hickory Withe 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 Hickory Withe and Sunny near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Withe and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 412.14 mi (663.27 km).

Hickory Withe

#1 Hickory Withe

Unincoporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee

Population2,973
Coordinates35.2439800, -89.5886900
Altitude124
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: Hickory Withe (-89.58869, 35.24398)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 753 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.51 gal
62.48 L · about $62.26
Round trip
$124.52
33.02 gal · 124.96 L
Estimated CO2
146.7 kg one way
Round trip: 293.4 kg / 647 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $62.26 $124.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.22 $140.43
Premium $4.65 $76.84 $153.68
Diesel $5.30 $87.57 $175.14

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hickory Withe, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Hickory Withe is 17:47:57, although it is 18:47:57 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.