How far is Johnson City, TN from Erwin, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Erwin, TN is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Erwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Erwin.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
684 ft · 24 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1401 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
759 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
13.9 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 81, TN 107: Erwin, Jonesborough
1183 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Jonesborough Road
70 m · 4 sec · Jonesborough Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
1977 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
1204 ft · 28 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Erwin.
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
13.9 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.
Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Erwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Erwin?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Unicoi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Johnson City and 7.7 miles from Erwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Erwin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.56 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 Erwin
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.1451100, -82.4168100 |
| Altitude | 510 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erwin (-82.41681, 36.14511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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