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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Coopertown, TN is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.36 mi
05h 46m
Flight
256.78 mi
413.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.78 mi
Kilometers
413.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.36 mi
Kilometers
501.08 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coopertown
Sun, May 3, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sun, May 3, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-05-02T22:10
Arrive Coopertown
Sun, May 3, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
155.5 mi
02h 53m
To Coopertown
155.9 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City

    1803 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road

    825 ft · 38 sec · Old Coopertown Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woods Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Woods Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woods Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 50%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
I 24 West
24.7 mi · 8%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
256.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 53m from Johnson City
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Coopertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Johnson City and 155.9 miles from Coopertown.

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

The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 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 Coopertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Coopertown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Coopertown. Straight-line distance: 256.78 mi (413.25 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Coopertown

#2 Coopertown

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,612
Coordinates36.4375500, -86.9672200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Coopertown (-86.96722, 36.43755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $41.44
Round trip
$82.89
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.44 $82.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.74 $93.48
Premium $4.65 $51.15 $102.29
Diesel $5.30 $58.29 $116.58

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Coopertown, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 22:10:26, although it is 21:10:26 in Coopertown.

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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.