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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Huntingdon, TN is about 400.2 miles (644.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m 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
400.25 mi
07h 25m
Flight
339.51 mi
546.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.51 mi
Kilometers
546.39 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.25 mi
Kilometers
644.14 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntingdon
Thu, May 14, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, May 14, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-05-13T19:57
Arrive Huntingdon
Thu, May 14, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 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
9:08 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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson City
199.9 mi
03h 42m
To Huntingdon
200.4 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lexington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street

    781 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Square

    44 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 39%
I 40 West
154 mi · 38%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 14%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 3%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 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 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
339.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
03h 42m from Johnson City
Leave By
9:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Huntingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 400.2 miles (644.1 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.9 miles from Johnson City and 200.4 miles from Huntingdon.

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

The direct path is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 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 $53.25 one way or $106.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.5 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 Huntingdon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson City and Sunny near Huntingdon.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Huntingdon. Straight-line distance: 339.51 mi (546.39 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Huntingdon

County seat of Carroll County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,835
Coordinates36.0006200, -88.4281100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Huntingdon (-88.42811, 36.00062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 644 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.12 gal
53.46 L · about $53.25
Round trip
$106.49
28.24 gal · 106.92 L
Estimated CO2
125.5 kg one way
Round trip: 251 kg / 553 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.25 $106.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.05 $120.10
Premium $4.65 $65.71 $131.43
Diesel $5.30 $74.89 $149.78

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Huntingdon, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 19:57:26, although it is 18:57:26 in Huntingdon.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.