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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Westmoreland, TN is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.93 mi
05h 22m
Flight
217.15 mi
349.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.15 mi
Kilometers
349.47 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.93 mi
Kilometers
453.72 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westmoreland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Westmoreland
Thu, Apr 16, 6:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
140.8 mi
02h 41m
To Westmoreland
141.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, TN 26: Watertown, Lebanon

    889 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 70, TN 26: Watertown, Lebanon

    127 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sparta Pike

    2557 ft · 45 sec · Sparta Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Baddour Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Baddour Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on East High Street

    2868 ft · 57 sec · East High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cumberland Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Cumberland Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hunters Point Pike

    19.4 mi · 28 min · Hunters Point Pike

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    105 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway

    2680 ft · 1 min · Austin Peay Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chief Jenkins Way

    57 m · 8 sec · Chief Jenkins Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chief Jenkins Way

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
128 mi · 46%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Hunters Point Pike
24.4 mi · 9%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 5%
East Baddour Parkway
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

128 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 41m from Johnson City
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Westmoreland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Johnson City and 141.1 miles from Westmoreland.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson City and Westmoreland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Westmoreland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Westmoreland. Straight-line distance: 217.15 mi (349.47 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Westmoreland

Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,429
Coordinates36.5619900, -86.2480400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Westmoreland (-86.24804, 36.56199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.66 L · about $37.52
Round trip
$75.04
19.9 gal · 75.32 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.52 $75.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.32 $84.63
Premium $4.65 $46.31 $92.61
Diesel $5.30 $52.77 $105.55

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Westmoreland, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 12:49:50, although it is 11:49:50 in Westmoreland.

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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.