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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Millersville, TN is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.67 mi
05h 25m
Flight
242.47 mi
390.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.47 mi
Kilometers
390.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.67 mi
Kilometers
466.18 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Mon, Jun 1, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-06-01T09:49
Arrive Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Johnson City
144.7 mi
02h 42m
To Millersville
145 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Nashville

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage

    1326 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Rivergate Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield

    801 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W North: Millersville

    126 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Blue Star

    3062 ft · 52 sec · Blue Star

  25. 25

    Continue on Louisville Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisville Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
147 mi · 51%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 5%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.07 mi · 2%
I 65 North
2.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

147 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 42m from Johnson City
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Johnson City and 145 miles from Millersville.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 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 Millersville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Millersville. Straight-line distance: 242.47 mi (390.22 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 Millersville

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,798
Coordinates36.3711600, -86.7100000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Millersville (-86.71, 36.37116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.69 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.38 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Millersville, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 09:49:43, although it is 08:49:43 in Millersville.

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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.