How far is Johnson City, TN from Red Bank, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Red Bank.
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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
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
591 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Winfield Dunn Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Continue on Forks of the River Parkway
3212 ft · 46 sec · Forks of the River Parkway
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Turn right onto Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Parkway
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Turn right onto Wears Valley Road
15 mi · 24 min · Wears Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Cades Cove Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road
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Turn slight left onto Dry Valley Road
2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cavern Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road
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Turn slight left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road
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Turn right onto Pam Lane
37 m · 5 sec · Pam Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pam Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Red Bank.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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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 Red Bank?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Johnson City and 59.8 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers near Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 91.65 mi (147.5 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 Red Bank
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,881 |
| Coordinates | 35.6434200, -83.7682300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-83.76823, 35.64342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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