How far is Johnson City, TN from Piperton, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Piperton, TN is about 486 miles (782.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Piperton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Piperton.
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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
182.2 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
1501 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway
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Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton
83 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1032 ft · 21 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 Piperton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
182 mi · 03h 17m
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 Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Piperton?
The road trip is about 486 miles (782.1 km) and usually takes 08h 56m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.7 miles from Johnson City and 243.3 miles from Piperton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 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 $64.67 one way or $129.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.4 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 Piperton, 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 Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Piperton. Straight-line distance: 417.12 mi (671.29 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 Piperton
Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.0450900, -89.6217500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piperton (-89.62175, 35.04509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 782 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $64.67 | $129.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.94 | $145.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $79.82 | $159.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $90.96 | $181.93 |
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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