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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Mascot, TN is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.31 mi
01h 51m
Flight
79.57 mi
128.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.31 mi
Kilometers
151.78 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mascot
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Mascot
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Mosheim
TN

City in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson City
47.1 mi
00h 55m
To Mascot
47.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Lowland, Morristown

    1387 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Enka Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Enka Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Air Park Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Air Park Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mine Road

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Mine Road

  18. 18

    Continue on McBee Ferry-Mascot Bridge

    786 ft · 16 sec · McBee Ferry-Mascot Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Mascot Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mascot Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mascot Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mascot Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thomastown Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Thomastown Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomastown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
44.8 mi · 48%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 15%
Andrew Johnson Highway
11.2 mi · 12%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
7.15 mi · 8%
Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
6.46 mi · 7%
Enka Highway
3.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosheim
00h 55m from Johnson City
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Mascot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Mosheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Johnson City and 47.2 miles from Mascot.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Mascot. Straight-line distance: 79.57 mi (128.06 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 Mascot

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

Population2,411
Coordinates36.0612000, -83.7457300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Mascot (-83.74573, 36.0612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 Mascot. The current time is 06:35:33.

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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.