How far is Johnson City, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
214.78 mi
04h 07m
Flight
184.66 mi
297.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.66 mi
Kilometers
297.18 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.78 mi
Kilometers
345.65 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sun, May 31, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Johnson City
107.3 mi
02h 03m
To Red Bank
107.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway

    1293 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 153 North

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hamill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hixson Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hixson Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ashland Terrace

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Ashland Terrace

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dayton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 4 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Red Bank.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 36%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 26%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 25%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 6%
TN 153 North
4.33 mi · 2%
Bonny Oaks Drive
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
02h 03m from Johnson City
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

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 214.7 miles (345.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Johnson City and 107.4 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Johnson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 184.66 mi (297.18 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Red Bank (-85.29413, 35.11229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.69 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
15.16 gal · 57.38 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.58 $57.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.65 $35.28 $70.55
Diesel $5.30 $40.20 $80.41

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Red Bank. The current time is 04:33:24.

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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.