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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Luttrell, TN is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.03 mi
02h 51m
Flight
129.89 mi
209.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.89 mi
Kilometers
209.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.03 mi
Kilometers
243.06 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luttrell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Luttrell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dandridge
TN

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
75.4 mi
01h 25m
To Luttrell
75.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1836 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Oakland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stockton Valley Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Stockton Valley Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stockton Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 37%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 35%
I 75 South
21.9 mi · 14%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 9%
Oakland Road
3.7 mi · 2%
SR 322
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dandridge
01h 25m from Johnson City
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Luttrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dandridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Johnson City and 75.6 miles from Luttrell.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Luttrell. Straight-line distance: 129.89 mi (209.03 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
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#2 Luttrell

Town in Tennessee

Population1,088
Coordinates35.6539600, -84.5291000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Luttrell (-84.5291, 35.65396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Luttrell. The current time is 21:03:48.

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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.