How far is Johnson City, TN from Charlotte, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Charlotte, TN is about 325 miles (523 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278 miles (447.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Charlotte.
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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
13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Newsom Station
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Memphis-Bristol Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charlotte Pike
16.1 mi · 24 min · Charlotte Pike
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Turn right onto Charles Speight Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Charles Speight Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2437 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Street
672 ft · 13 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Alley
10 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Charlotte.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 325 miles (523 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.3 miles from Johnson City and 162.7 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278 miles (447.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 EDT. 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 $43.25 one way or $86.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson City and Charlotte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 277.98 mi (447.36 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 Charlotte
Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,610 |
| Coordinates | 36.1772800, -87.3397300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-87.33973, 36.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.25 | $86.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.78 | $97.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.38 | $106.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.84 | $121.67 |
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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