How far is Johnson City, TN from Gatlinburg, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Gatlinburg, TN is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Gatlinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Gatlinburg.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
970 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto John Exum Parkway
124 m · 16 sec · John Exum Parkway
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Continue on West Market Street
4.4 mi · 9 min · West Market Street
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
23.3 mi · 29 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1774 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Blue Springs Parkway
618 ft · 14 sec · Blue Springs Parkway
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Continue on West Summer Street
1232 ft · 23 sec · West Summer Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Newport Highway
22.5 mi · 29 min · Newport Highway
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Continue on McMahan Avenue
592 ft · 12 sec · McMahan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1432 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cosby Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Cosby Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cosby Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Cosby Highway
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Turn right onto Hooper Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hooper Highway
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Continue on East Parkway
15.1 mi · 25 min · East Parkway
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Continue on East Parkway
628 ft · 27 sec · East Parkway
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Turn right
124 m · 30 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 Gatlinburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Johnson Highway
Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Gatlinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Gatlinburg?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Parrottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Johnson City and 45.2 miles from Gatlinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Gatlinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Parrottsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Parrottsville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Gatlinburg. Straight-line distance: 76.83 mi (123.65 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 Gatlinburg
Resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145300, -83.5118900 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gatlinburg (-83.51189, 35.71453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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