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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Halls, TN is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.65 mi
07h 24m
Flight
324.44 mi
522.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.44 mi
Kilometers
522.14 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.65 mi
Kilometers
628.69 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halls
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Halls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
195.1 mi
03h 42m
To Halls
195.5 mi
03h 42m

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
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Liberty Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Liberty Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Liberty Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1357 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Liberty Road

    2228 ft · 2 min · Liberty Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Sandy River Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Big Sandy River Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Sandy River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 40%
I 40 West
136 mi · 35%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 14%
US 641
19.5 mi · 5%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 4%
Liberty Road
4.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
324.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
03h 42m from Johnson City
Leave By
9:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Halls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.1 miles from Johnson City and 195.5 miles from Halls.

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

The direct path is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 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 Halls, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Halls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Halls. Straight-line distance: 324.44 mi (522.14 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Halls

Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates36.1345000, -88.1708700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Halls (-88.17087, 36.1345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.18 L · about $51.96
Round trip
$103.93
27.56 gal · 104.36 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.96 $103.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.61 $117.21
Premium $4.65 $64.13 $128.26
Diesel $5.30 $73.09 $146.18

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 Halls, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 00:59:21, although it is 23:59:21 in Halls.

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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.