How far is Johnson City, TN from Lewisburg, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Lewisburg, TN is about 324 miles (521.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Lewisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Lewisburg.
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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
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
34.1 mi · 37 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
2443 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Horton Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Horton Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Horton Highway
12.7 mi · 19 min · Horton Highway
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Continue on North Horton Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Horton Parkway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
13.4 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Verona Avenue
2140 ft · 43 sec · Verona Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward North 2nd Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Lewisburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Lewisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Lewisburg?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Johnson City and 162.1 miles from Lewisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 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 $43.10 one way or $86.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 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 Lewisburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Johnson City and Sunny near Lewisburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 255.35 mi (410.95 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 Lewisburg
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 35.4492400, -86.7888900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.10 | $86.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.20 | $106.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.62 | $121.25 |
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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