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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Chuckey, TN is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.79 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.83 mi
31.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.79 mi
Kilometers
35.07 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chuckey
Sat, Nov 7, 7:12 PM EST
Return by in Johnson City
Sat, Nov 7, 7:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-11-07T18:38
Arrive Chuckey
Sat, Nov 7, 7:12 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Jonesborough
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Johnson City
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Chuckey
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    132 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    970 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto East Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Exum Parkway

    124 m · 16 sec · John Exum Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Market Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · West Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Jackson Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chuckey Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chuckey Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chuckey Highway

    13 m · 1 sec · Chuckey Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chuckey Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Johnson Highway
12.4 mi · 57%
West Market Street
4.45 mi · 20%
East Jackson Boulevard
2.84 mi · 13%
Chuckey Pike
0.96 mi · 4%
East Market Street
0.81 mi · 4%
Buffalo Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesborough
00h 16m from Johnson City
Leave By
7:22 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Chuckey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Chuckey?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 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?

Jonesborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Johnson City and 10.9 miles from Chuckey.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Chuckey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Chuckey. Straight-line distance: 19.83 mi (31.91 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Chuckey (-82.68821, 36.21594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.63
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $2.81 $5.63
Mid-grade $4.13 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.55 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $5.88 $4.52 $9.05

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Chuckey. The current time is 18:38:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.