How far is Johnson City, TN from Oak Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Oak Hill.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
52 m · 10 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road
966 ft · 29 sec · West State of Franklin Road
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Turn right onto South Roan Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Roan Street
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Turn left onto University Parkway
2041 ft · 55 sec · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
1139 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway
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Turn right onto Okolona Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road
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Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road
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Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn right onto Rittertown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road
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Turn right onto Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Browns Branch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Oak Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Laurels Road
Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.85 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Johnson City and 8 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 9.43 mi (15.17 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 Oak Hill
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.2348300, -82.2151300 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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