How far is Johnson City, TN from Tusculum, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Tusculum, TN is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Benton County
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Tusculum.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
970 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto John Exum Parkway
124 m · 16 sec · John Exum Parkway
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Continue on West Market Street
4.4 mi · 9 min · West Market Street
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
17 mi · 21 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left onto Tusculum Bypass
109 m · 10 sec · Tusculum Bypass
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Turn right onto Sam Doak Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sam Doak Drive
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Turn straight onto Sam Doak Drive
51 m · 9 sec · Sam Doak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sam Doak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Tusculum.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Andrew Johnson Highway
Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
17 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Tusculum?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Johnson City and 13.2 miles from Tusculum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Rain Showers Likely near Tusculum.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Tusculum. Straight-line distance: 24.53 mi (39.47 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 Tusculum
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,669 |
| Coordinates | 36.1751000, -82.7587600 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tusculum (-82.75876, 36.1751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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