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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.86 mi
01h 51m
Flight
68.33 mi
109.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.86 mi
Kilometers
146.23 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Petersburg
TN

City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee

From Johnson City
45.4 mi
00h 55m
To Tazewell
45.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Youngstown Road

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Youngstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    641 ft · 17 sec · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    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 Tazewell.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
23.2 mi · 26%
Appalachian Highway
21.9 mi · 24%
James H. Quillen Parkway
21.9 mi · 24%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 18%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 6%
Youngstown Road
0.35 mi
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 55m from Johnson City
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Johnson City and 45.5 miles from Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 68.33 mi (109.96 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates36.4542500, -83.5693500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Tazewell. The current time is 03:51:45.

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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.