How far is Johnson City, TN from Forest Hills, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Forest Hills, TN is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Forest Hills.
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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 right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431: 21st Avenue South, Hillsboro Pike
985 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 431 South: Hillsboro Pike
2685 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Hillsboro Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hillsboro Pike
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Forest Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Johnson City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Johnson City and 145.4 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.74 one way or $75.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 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 Forest Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Forest Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 250.96 mi (403.88 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0683900, -86.8441700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-86.84417, 36.06839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $3.68 | $37.74 | $75.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $42.54 | $85.08 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $46.77 | $93.54 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $60.44 | $120.89 |
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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