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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Whiteville, TN is about 446.7 miles (718.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 386.7 miles (622.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
446.71 mi
08h 27m
Flight
386.72 mi
622.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
386.72 mi
Kilometers
622.36 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
446.71 mi
Kilometers
718.91 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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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 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiteville
Fri, Oct 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Fri, Oct 16, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-10-15T18:38
Arrive Whiteville
Fri, Oct 16, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Johnson City
223.1 mi
04h 13m
To Whiteville
223.6 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · South Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bolivar Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Bolivar Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    857 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    962 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    34 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 39%
Nashville
155 mi · 35%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 13%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 3%
Main Street
9.14 mi · 2%
Bolivar Highway
5.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
386.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
04h 13m from Johnson City
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Whiteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 446.7 miles (718.9 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.1 miles from Johnson City and 223.6 miles from Whiteville.

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

The direct path is about 386.7 miles (622.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.53 one way or $123.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.1 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 Whiteville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Whiteville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 386.72 mi (622.36 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Whiteville

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,449
Coordinates35.3264700, -89.1495100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Whiteville (-89.14951, 35.32647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 719 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.76 gal
59.67 L · about $61.53
Round trip
$123.05
31.52 gal · 119.34 L
Estimated CO2
140.1 kg one way
Round trip: 280.1 kg / 618 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $61.53 $123.05
Mid-grade $4.37 $68.79 $137.58
Premium $4.77 $75.24 $150.48
Diesel $6.00 $94.59 $189.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Whiteville, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 18:38:15, although it is 17:38:15 in Whiteville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.