How far is Johnson City, TN from Fairview, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Fairview, TN is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Fairview.
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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
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
591 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Winfield Dunn Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn left onto Maryville Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maryville Highway
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Continue on Sevierville Road
13 mi · 19 min · Sevierville Road
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Continue on High Street
797 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
827 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Garwood Lane
855 ft · 40 sec · Garwood Lane
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Turn right onto Old Niles Ferry Road
2822 ft · 1 min · Old Niles Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Fairview.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Fairview?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Johnson City and 63.1 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near White Pine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Newport City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Pine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 101.35 mi (163.1 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 Fairview
City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 9,599 |
| Coordinates | 35.7153600, -84.0093500 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-84.00935, 35.71536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
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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