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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Maynardville, TN is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
105.37 mi
02h 18m
Flight
80.54 mi
129.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.37 mi
Kilometers
169.57 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maynardville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-16T17:12
Arrive Maynardville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Rogersville
TN

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
52.6 mi
01h 09m
To Maynardville
52.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 26 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11W South

    138 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left onto West Stone Drive

    23.2 mi · 28 min · West Stone Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    18 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Joppa Mountain Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Joppa Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinch Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinch Mountain Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Clinch Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Clinch Valley Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3204 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maynardville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maynardville Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    540 ft · 26 sec · Academy Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
23.2 mi · 22%
James H. Quillen Parkway
21.9 mi · 21%
Appalachian Highway
20.3 mi · 19%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 16%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 5%
Clinch Valley Road
4.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Merge left onto West Stone Drive

23.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogersville
01h 09m from Johnson City
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maynardville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Johnson City and 52.8 miles from Maynardville.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maynardville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Maynardville. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.62 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Maynardville

City in Tennessee, United States

Population2,452
Coordinates36.2506400, -83.7974100
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Maynardville (-83.79741, 36.25064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Maynardville. The current time is 17:12:05.

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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.