How far is Johnson City, TN from Mount Juliet, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Mount Juliet, TN is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Mount Juliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Mount Juliet.
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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
142 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet
1617 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Mount Juliet Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mount Juliet Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Mount Juliet.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
142 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Juliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Mount Juliet?
The road trip is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Johnson City and 135 miles from Mount Juliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 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 Mount Juliet, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Juliet.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Mount Juliet. Straight-line distance: 232.18 mi (373.65 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 Mount Juliet
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
| Population | 38,526 |
| Coordinates | 36.2000500, -86.5186100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Juliet (-86.51861, 36.20005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.86 | $71.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.45 | $80.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.44 | $100.88 |
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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