How far is Johnson City, TN from Etowah, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Etowah, TN is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Etowah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Etowah.
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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
13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
32.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 305: Athens
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 305
2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 305
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
1521 ft · 30 sec · Green Street
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Continue on South White Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South White Street
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Continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · David W Lillard Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
160 m · 9 sec · David W Lillard Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto L & N Drive
35 m · 8 sec · L & N Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L & N Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Etowah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Etowah?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Sevierville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Johnson City and 86.6 miles from Etowah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Etowah. Straight-line distance: 139.57 mi (224.61 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 Etowah
City in McMinn County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,527 |
| Coordinates | 35.3234100, -84.5249300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etowah (-84.52493, 35.32341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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