How far is Johnson, TN from Germantown, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Germantown, TN is about 362.4 miles (583.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Germantown.
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Start on Raby Town Road
41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road
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Continue on Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudon Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway
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Continue on South Kentucky Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · South Kentucky Street
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Turn left
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
191.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 177 South: Germantown
1768 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto North Germantown Parkway
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Germantown Parkway
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Continue on South Germantown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Turn left onto Southern Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Germantown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
191 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Germantown?
The road trip is about 362.4 miles (583.2 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Johnson and 181.4 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 $48.23 one way or $96.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Germantown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Johnson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 298.34 mi (480.13 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.40 | $108.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.52 | $119.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.84 | $135.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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