How far is Johnson, TN from Dandridge, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Dandridge, TN is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.51 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.5 mi
110.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.5 mi
Kilometers
110.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.51 mi
Kilometers
127.96 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dandridge
Wed, May 13, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, May 13, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-05-12T23:16
Arrive Dandridge
Wed, May 13, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Johnson
39.7 mi
00h 49m
To Dandridge
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Dandridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Raby Town Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Raby Town Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    30.7 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    3213 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road

    525 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
74.1 mi · 93%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 2%
US 25W
0.3 mi
Chestnut Hill Road
0.1 mi
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Oakland Road

Merge slight left

38 mi · 00h 42m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 49m from Johnson
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Johnson and Sunny near Dandridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Dandridge?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Johnson and 39.8 miles from Dandridge.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Johnson and Sunny near Dandridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Dandridge. Straight-line distance: 68.5 mi (110.24 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Dandridge

#2 Dandridge

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates36.0153700, -83.4148900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Dandridge (-83.41489, 36.01537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Dandridge. The current time is 23:16:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.