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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Farragut, TN is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.74 mi
02h 17m
Flight
104.77 mi
168.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.77 mi
Kilometers
168.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.74 mi
Kilometers
194.32 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farragut
Thu, May 14, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, May 14, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-05-13T23:21
Arrive Farragut
Thu, May 14, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Morristown
TN

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Johnson City
60.3 mi
01h 08m
To Farragut
60.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road

    2042 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Lovell Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lovell Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kingston Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kingston Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West End Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · West End Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West End Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 47%
I 40 West
46.7 mi · 39%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 11%
Kingston Pike
1.18 mi · 1%
Lovell Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Secondary SR 131
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
01h 08m from Johnson City
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farragut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Johnson City and 60.5 miles from Farragut.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farragut.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morristown and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Parrottsville City Hall

Parrottsville , TN
111 Parrotts Cir, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Farragut. Straight-line distance: 104.77 mi (168.61 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Farragut (-84.15353, 35.88452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Farragut. The current time is 23:21:42.

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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.