How far is Johnson City, TN from Tellico Village, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Tellico Village, TN is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Tellico Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Tellico Village.
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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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, Primary SR 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
915 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Tellico Parkway
7.8 mi · 14 min · Tellico Parkway
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Turn left onto Toqua Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Toqua Road
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Turn right onto Daleyuhski Way
156 m · 23 sec · Daleyuhski Way
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Continue on Daleyuhski Way
54 m · 8 sec · Daleyuhski Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daleyuhski Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Tellico Village.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Johnson City and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Tellico Village?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Baneberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Johnson City and 70.8 miles from Tellico Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Tellico Village. Straight-line distance: 114.87 mi (184.87 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 Tellico Village
Tellico Village is a planned community situated on the western side of Tellico Lake in Loudon County, Tennessee.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6832100, -84.2551800 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Tellico Village (-84.25518, 35.68321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.90 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
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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