How far is Johnson, TN from Loudon, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Loudon, TN is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.51 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.49 mi
21.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.49 mi
Kilometers
21.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Wed, Apr 15, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-15T03:14
Arrive Loudon
Wed, Apr 15, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Johnson
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Loudon
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 72: Loudon

    2358 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 72

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 72

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Blair Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
14 mi · 68%
State Route 72
3.93 mi · 19%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 7%
Grove Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Primary SR 72
0.45 mi · 2%
Blair Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Oakland Road

Merge slight left

8.64 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
00h 16m from Johnson
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Johnson and 10.3 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Loudon

#2 Loudon

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

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Loudon. The current time is 03:14:33.

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.