How far is Johnson City, TN from White Pine, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to White Pine, TN is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
66.33 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53.94 mi
86.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.33 mi
Kilometers
106.74 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Baileyton
TN

Human settlement in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson City
33.1 mi
00h 38m
To White Pine
33.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and White Pine.

  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

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25E, SR 32, SR 13: Morristown, Newport

    1284 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    1895 ft · 31 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1323 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    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 White Pine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
48.9 mi · 74%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 21%
State Street
1.61 mi · 2%
Davy Crockett Parkway
0.36 mi · 1%
East Watauga Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
North Roan Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

48.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baileyton
00h 38m from Johnson City
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Pine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to White Pine?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Johnson City and 33.2 miles from White Pine.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Pine.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and White Pine. Straight-line distance: 53.94 mi (86.81 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
White Pine

#2 White Pine

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates36.1075900, -83.2868300
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: White Pine (-83.28683, 36.10759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and White Pine. The current time is 00:20:36.

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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.