How far is Johnson City, TN from Church Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Church Hill, TN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.78 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.67 mi
39.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.67 mi
Kilometers
39.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.14 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Spurgeon
TN

Town

From Johnson City
15.9 mi
00h 20m
To Church Hill
15.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Church Hill.

  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

    7.9 mi · 11 min · West Stone Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    2206 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    44 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    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 Church Hill.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James H. Quillen Parkway
21.9 mi · 69%
West Stone Drive
7.85 mi · 25%
South Central Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
East Watauga Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
North Roan Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Buffalo Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James H. Quillen Parkway

Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

21.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spurgeon
00h 20m from Johnson City
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Spurgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Johnson City and 15.9 miles from Church Hill.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Church Hill

#2 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Church Hill. The current time is 01:15:57.

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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.