How far is Johnson City, TN from Loretto, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Loretto, TN is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Loretto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Loretto.
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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
44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on North Locust Avenue
5.5 mi · 6 min · North Locust Avenue
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on North Military Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Military Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
154 m · 24 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
532 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Loretto.
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.
Sunny leaving Johnson City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Loretto?
The road trip is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.7 miles from Johnson City and 188 miles from Loretto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 $50.00 one way or $100.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 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 Loretto, 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 297.85 mi (479.35 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 Loretto
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.0778600, -87.4397400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loretto (-87.43974, 35.07786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.39 | $112.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.71 | $123.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.33 | $140.66 |
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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