How far is Johnson, TN from Louisville, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Louisville, TN is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.42 mi
01h 05m
Flight
30.64 mi
49.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.87 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-15T03:13
Arrive Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Loudon
TN

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

From Johnson
21.7 mi
00h 32m
To Louisville
21.7 mi
00h 32m

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
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 324

    2123 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lee Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    67 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Endsley Quarry Lane

    1544 ft · 1 min · Endsley Quarry Lane

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto South Farnum Street

    2109 ft · 55 sec · South Farnum Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Miser Station Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Miser Station Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Quarry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Louisville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Honey Rock Way

    22 m · 3 sec · Honey Rock Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Honey Rock Way

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
18.6 mi · 43%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
9.77 mi · 23%
Miser Station Road
2.59 mi · 6%
Quarry Road
2.43 mi · 6%
East Lee Highway
1.89 mi · 4%
West Broadway Street
1.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Oakland Road

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 32m from Johnson
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Partly Cloudy near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Johnson and 21.7 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Johnson and Partly Cloudy near Louisville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

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

Population4,139
Coordinates35.8217500, -84.0479600
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Louisville (-84.04796, 35.82175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 Louisville. The current time is 03:13:25.

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.