How far is Johnson City, TN from Colonial Heights, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Colonial Heights, TN is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Colonial Heights.
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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
13.4 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Bristol
2667 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City
1232 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Henry Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Turn right onto Colonial Heights Road
25 m · 2 sec · Colonial Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colonial Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Colonial Heights.
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.
James H. Quillen Parkway
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Clear leaving Johnson City and Clear near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.1 miles from Johnson City and 9.1 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Johnson City and Clear near Colonial Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.49 mi (23.32 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 Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4851000, -82.5032000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-82.5032, 36.4851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
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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