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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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
362.33 mi
06h 40m
Flight
288.83 mi
464.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.83 mi
Kilometers
464.82 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.33 mi
Kilometers
583.12 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:10 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
10:40 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
181 mi
03h 20m
To Lawrenceburg
181.3 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Locust Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Locust Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Gaines Street

    1469 ft · 31 sec · East Gaines Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  25. 25

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 37%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 16%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 15%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 12%
Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi · 8%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
288.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
03h 20m from Johnson City
Leave By
10:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181 miles from Johnson City and 181.3 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 $48.23 one way or $96.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 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 Lawrenceburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 288.83 mi (464.82 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.79 gal
48.4 L · about $48.23
Round trip
$96.46
25.58 gal · 96.8 L
Estimated CO2
113.7 kg one way
Round trip: 227.3 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.23 $96.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.40 $108.79
Premium $4.65 $59.52 $119.05
Diesel $5.30 $67.84 $135.68

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Lawrenceburg, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 03:40:45, although it is 02:40:45 in Lawrenceburg.

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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.