How far is Johnson City, TN from Bean Station, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.92 mi
01h 23m
Flight
51.84 mi
83.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.84 mi
Kilometers
83.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bean Station
Thu, Apr 16, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-16T08:02
Arrive Bean Station
Thu, Apr 16, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Church Hill
TN

City in Tennessee

From Johnson City
33.9 mi
00h 41m
To Bean Station
34 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Bean Station.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    132 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roan Street

    1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue

    1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    962 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    21.9 mi · 26 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11W South

    138 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left onto West Stone Drive

    23.2 mi · 28 min · West Stone Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    15.6 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2081 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
23.2 mi · 34%
James H. Quillen Parkway
21.9 mi · 32%
West Main Street
15.6 mi · 23%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
East Watauga Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Merge left onto West Stone Drive

23.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Church Hill
00h 41m from Johnson City
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Bean Station?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Church Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Johnson City and 34 miles from Bean Station.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Bean Station. Straight-line distance: 51.84 mi (83.43 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Bean Station

#2 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Bean Station. The current time is 08:02:54.

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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.