How far is Hohenwald, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Hohenwald, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 359 miles (577.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hohenwald and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald and Johnson City.
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Start on East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike
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Take the exit right
1140 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1120 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
2889 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 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 Hohenwald 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
149 mi · 02h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hohenwald and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hohenwald to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 359 miles (577.8 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.2 miles from Hohenwald and 179.8 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.78 one way or $95.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hohenwald and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hohenwald and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hohenwald and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 295.57 mi (475.68 km).
#1 Hohenwald
City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 3,968 |
| Coordinates | 35.5478500, -87.5519600 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.89 | $107.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.97 | $117.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.20 | $134.40 |
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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