How far is Johnson City, TN from McKenzie, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to McKenzie, TN is about 411.8 miles (662.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m 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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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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City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and McKenzie.
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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
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
99.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
878 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Veterans Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive
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Take the exit slight right
659 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Old McKenzie Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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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 McKenzie.
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
155 mi · 02h 47m
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 Sunny near McKenzie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to McKenzie?
The road trip is about 411.8 miles (662.7 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.6 miles from Johnson City and 206.1 miles from McKenzie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 $54.79 one way or $109.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.1 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 McKenzie, 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 Sunny near McKenzie.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and McKenzie. Straight-line distance: 343.81 mi (553.31 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 McKenzie
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,303 |
| Coordinates | 36.1325600, -88.5186600 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKenzie (-88.51866, 36.13256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $54.79 | $109.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.80 | $123.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.62 | $135.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.07 | $154.13 |
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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