How far is Johnson City, TN from Ridgely, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Ridgely, TN is about 475.3 miles (765 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.2 miles (639.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m 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 52m.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Ridgely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Ridgely.
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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
128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 78
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
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Continue on South Headden Drive
1594 ft · 32 sec · South Headden Drive
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
47 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left
19 m · 4 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 Ridgely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Ridgely?
The road trip is about 475.3 miles (765 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.4 miles from Johnson City and 238 miles from Ridgely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.2 miles (639.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 $63.24 one way or $126.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 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 Ridgely, 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 Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Ridgely. Straight-line distance: 397.25 mi (639.32 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 Ridgely
Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 36.2634000, -89.4878500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $63.24 | $126.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.32 | $142.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $78.05 | $156.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $88.95 | $177.90 |
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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