How far is Johnson City, TN from Lakesite, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Lakesite, TN is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Lakesite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Lakesite.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Roan Street
1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street
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Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue
1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp straight
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
1143 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Roane Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
11.4 mi · 13 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 319: Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Tsati Terrace
1.2 km · 1 min · Tsati Terrace
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Continue on Hixson Pike
4 mi · 7 min · Hixson Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Hixson Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hixson Pike
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Turn left onto Shoreline Drive
1036 ft · 49 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
93 m · 17 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Turn sharp right
104 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Bayview Road
764 ft · 34 sec · Bayview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Lakesite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Lakesite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Lakesite?
The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 104.7 miles from Johnson City and 104.9 miles from Lakesite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Lakesite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Lakesite. Straight-line distance: 173.21 mi (278.76 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 Lakesite
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.2086800, -85.1269000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakesite (-85.1269, 35.20868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
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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