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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Gordonsville, TN is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.26 mi
04h 22m
Flight
199.51 mi
321.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.51 mi
Kilometers
321.08 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.26 mi
Kilometers
380.22 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Gordonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Johnson City
118 mi
02h 11m
To Gordonsville
118.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 53: Carthage, Gordonsville

    1218 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gordonsville Highway

    2372 ft · 1 min · Gordonsville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
110 mi · 46%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 24%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 23%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 6%
East Main Street
0.95 mi
Gordonsville Highway
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
02h 11m from Johnson City
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Gordonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Johnson City and 118.2 miles from Gordonsville.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 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 Gordonsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Gordonsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Gordonsville. Straight-line distance: 199.51 mi (321.08 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Gordonsville

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates36.1725600, -85.9297100
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Gordonsville (-85.92971, 36.17256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.56 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.12 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Gordonsville, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 07:54:35, although it is 06:54:35 in Gordonsville.

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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.