How far is Jamestown, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.34 mi
03h 58m
Flight
143.66 mi
231.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.66 mi
Kilometers
231.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.34 mi
Kilometers
333.68 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Jamestown
103.6 mi
01h 59m
To Johnson City
103.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South York Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South York Highway

    29.7 mi · 39 min · South York Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    883 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South York Highway
135 mi · 65%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 27%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.99 mi
I 26 East
0.4 mi
East Market Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

South York Highway

Merge slight left

66.7 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
01h 59m from Jamestown
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Jamestown and 103.8 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 143.66 mi (231.2 km).

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#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,947
Coordinates36.4275700, -84.9318900
Altitude524
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: Jamestown (-84.93189, 36.42757)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $27.60
Round trip
$55.21
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.60 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.13 $62.26
Premium $4.65 $34.07 $68.13
Diesel $5.30 $38.83 $77.65

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jamestown, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Jamestown is 22:28:37, although it is 23:28:37 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.