How far is Johnson City, TN from Pleasant View, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Pleasant View, TN is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
243.45 mi
04h 54m
Flight
207.27 mi
333.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.27 mi
Kilometers
333.57 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.45 mi
Kilometers
391.8 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 4:19 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Johnson City
121.6 mi
02h 27m
To Pleasant View
121.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Pleasant View.

  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

    45.9 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    1130 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mayberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway of America

    607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Prater Town Road

    1031 ft · 46 sec · Prater Town Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Nashville Highway

    2181 ft · 43 sec · Old Nashville Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Old McMinnville Highway

    746 ft · 19 sec · Old McMinnville Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Pleasant View Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant View Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant View Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 23%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 22%
Nashville
45.9 mi · 19%
Sparta Highway
29.1 mi · 12%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 6%
Nashville Highway
9.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
02h 27m from Johnson City
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Pleasant View?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Johnson City and 121.9 miles from Pleasant View.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 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 Pleasant View, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant View.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 207.27 mi (333.57 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Pleasant View

#2 Pleasant View

Human settlement in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,055
Coordinates35.7414600, -85.9949900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Pleasant View (-85.99499, 35.74146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.79
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.39 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.53 $73.07
Premium $4.65 $39.98 $79.96
Diesel $5.30 $45.56 $91.12

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 · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Pleasant View, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 12:25:21, although it is 11:25:21 in Pleasant View.

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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.