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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Sneedville, TN is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.97 mi
01h 42m
Flight
50.31 mi
80.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.31 mi
Kilometers
80.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.97 mi
Kilometers
123.87 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneedville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Sneedville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Surgoinsville
TN

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson City
38.5 mi
00h 51m
To Sneedville
38.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 26 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11W South

    138 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left onto West Stone Drive

    23.2 mi · 28 min · West Stone Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Rogersville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    956 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto TN-70

    5.3 mi · 8 min · TN-70

  14. 14

    Continue on TN-70

    9.5 mi · 14 min · TN-70

  15. 15

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kyles Ford Highway

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Kyles Ford Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
23.2 mi · 30%
James H. Quillen Parkway
21.9 mi · 28%
TN-70
14.8 mi · 19%
Kyles Ford Highway
11.5 mi · 15%
Rogersville Bypass
2.11 mi · 3%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Merge left onto West Stone Drive

23.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surgoinsville
00h 51m from Johnson City
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Surgoinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Johnson City and 38.5 miles from Sneedville.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Sneedville. Straight-line distance: 50.31 mi (80.96 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Sneedville

City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates36.5298100, -83.2174000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Sneedville (-83.2174, 36.52981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Sneedville. The current time is 20:22:39.

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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.