How far is Johnson City, TN from Savannah, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Savannah, TN is about 410.9 miles (661.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
410.84 mi
07h 46m
Flight
338.91 mi
545.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.91 mi
Kilometers
545.42 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.84 mi
Kilometers
661.19 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sat, May 2, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-05-02T05:43
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 2, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
205.2 mi
03h 53m
To Savannah
205.6 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Savannah.

  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

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.2 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    10 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Waynesboro Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Guinn Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Guinn Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guinn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 32%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 14%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 13%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 11%
Bear Creek Pike
36.4 mi · 9%
Waynesboro Highway
14.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
338.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
03h 53m from Johnson City
Leave By
8:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Savannah?

The road trip is about 410.9 miles (661.2 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.2 miles from Johnson City and 205.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 $54.68 one way or $109.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.9 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 Savannah, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 338.91 mi (545.42 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Savannah (-88.2492, 35.2248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 661 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.5 gal
54.88 L · about $54.68
Round trip
$109.36
29 gal · 109.76 L
Estimated CO2
128.9 kg one way
Round trip: 257.7 kg / 568 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.68 $109.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.67 $123.34
Premium $4.65 $67.48 $134.97
Diesel $5.30 $76.91 $153.82

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Savannah, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 05:43:07, although it is 04:43:07 in Savannah.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.