How far is Johnson City, TN from Blountville, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Blountville, TN is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Blountville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Blountville.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Roan Street
1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street
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Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue
1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp straight
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E North, US 19W North
1990 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Roan Street
2932 ft · 1 min · North Roan Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Highway
12.4 mi · 20 min · Bristol Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1151 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn right onto Bristol Highway
55 m · 9 sec · Bristol Highway
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Turn left
30 m · 7 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 Johnson City and Blountville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bristol Highway
Turn slight right onto Bristol Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Blountville?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bluff City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Johnson City and 10.6 miles from Blountville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Blountville. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 km).
#1 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blountville
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,074 |
| Coordinates | 36.5331600, -82.3268100 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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