How far is Johnson, TN from Lafayette, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Lafayette, TN is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Lafayette.
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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
72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Nashville Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nashville Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Lafayette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Kentucky Street
Merge slight left
72.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Johnson and 49.5 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Johnson and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 73.66 mi (118.54 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
Lafayette is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1858900, -85.7160900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-85.71609, 36.18589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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