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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Harrison, TN is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.36 mi
03h 53m
Flight
176.84 mi
284.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.84 mi
Kilometers
284.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.36 mi
Kilometers
330.5 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Sat, Nov 7, 12:21 AM EST
Return by in Johnson City
Sat, Nov 7, 4:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-11-06T20:27
Arrive Harrison
Sat, Nov 7, 12:21 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Johnson City
102.6 mi
01h 56m
To Harrison
102.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317 East

    2315 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Volkswagen Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Volkswagen Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Ferdinand Piëch Way

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Ferdinand Piëch Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    2013 ft · 44 sec · Highway 58

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Church Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    789 ft · 35 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
75.5 mi · 37%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 28%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 26%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 7%
Ferdinand Piëch Way
2.68 mi · 1%
Volkswagen Drive
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

75.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
01h 56m from Johnson City
Leave By
9:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Johnson City and 102.8 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Johnson City and Sunny near Harrison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 176.84 mi (284.59 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1136800, -85.1380100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Harrison (-85.13801, 35.11368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.43 L · about $26.69
Round trip
$53.39
14.5 gal · 54.86 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $26.69 $53.39
Mid-grade $4.15 $30.09 $60.18
Premium $4.56 $33.08 $66.16
Diesel $5.90 $42.75 $85.51

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Harrison. The current time is 20:27:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.