How far is Johnson City, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Soddy-Daisy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Soddy-Daisy.
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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
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
1143 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Roane Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
15.3 mi · 18 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane
1471 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Harrison Lane
1809 ft · 56 sec · Harrison Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road
1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Soddy-Daisy.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Soddy-Daisy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Soddy-Daisy?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 103.1 miles from Johnson City and 103.3 miles from Soddy-Daisy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Johnson City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Soddy-Daisy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 175.61 mi (282.61 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 Soddy-Daisy
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 13,719 |
| Coordinates | 35.2359000, -85.1907900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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