How far is Johnson, TN from Lebanon, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
59.58 mi
01h 26m
Flight
48.36 mi
77.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.36 mi
Kilometers
77.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.89 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-16T10:59
Arrive Lebanon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Calhoun
TN

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

From Johnson
29.8 mi
00h 43m
To Lebanon
29.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.6 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Lee Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Old Alabama Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rakestraw Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest

    2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
46.8 mi · 79%
Old Alabama Road Southwest
3.11 mi · 5%
South Lee Highway
2.76 mi · 5%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Oakland Road

Merge slight left

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
00h 43m from Johnson
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson and Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Johnson and 29.8 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Johnson and Sunny near Lebanon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 48.36 mi (77.82 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population38,086
Coordinates35.0514600, -84.9585600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Lebanon. The current time is 10:59:03.

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.