How far is Johnson City, TN from Walnut Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Walnut Hill, TN is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.91 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.51 mi
29.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.51 mi
Kilometers
29.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.91 mi
Kilometers
40.09 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Walnut Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bluff City
TN

City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America

From Johnson City
12.4 mi
00h 20m
To Walnut Hill
12.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°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 Walnut Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Walnut Hill.

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E North, US 19W North

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Roan Street

    2932 ft · 1 min · North Roan Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Highway

    12.4 mi · 20 min · Bristol Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1151 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blountville Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blountville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Blountville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bristol Highway
15.8 mi · 64%
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
3.15 mi · 13%
James H. Quillen Parkway
1.64 mi · 7%
Blountville Highway
1.14 mi · 5%
Blountville Boulevard
0.9 mi · 4%
North Roan Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bristol Highway

Turn slight right onto Bristol Highway

12.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluff City
00h 20m from Johnson City
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Walnut Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Walnut Hill?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bluff City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Johnson City and 12.4 miles from Walnut Hill.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 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 $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Johnson City and Sunny near Walnut Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Walnut Hill. Straight-line distance: 18.51 mi (29.79 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Walnut Hill

#2 Walnut Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,394
Coordinates36.5698300, -82.2568000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Walnut Hill (-82.2568, 36.56983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 Walnut Hill. The current time is 06:35:37.

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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.