How far is Johnson, TN from Medina, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Medina, TN is about 289.6 miles (466 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.57 mi
05h 40m
Flight
236.39 mi
380.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.39 mi
Kilometers
380.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.57 mi
Kilometers
466.01 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Fri, May 1, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Sat, May 2, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-05-01T13:16
Arrive Medina
Fri, May 1, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Johnson
144.6 mi
02h 50m
To Medina
145 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Raby Town Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kentucky Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · South Kentucky Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    114.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Law Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Law Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    154 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 7 sec · West Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Central Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kentucky Street
141 mi · 49%
I 40 West
115 mi · 40%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 2%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 2%
Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 1%
Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kentucky Street

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 50m from Johnson
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Johnson and 145 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Medina, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Juliet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Juliet.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Medina. Straight-line distance: 236.39 mi (380.44 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Medina

#2 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Medina (-88.77478, 35.80285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.68 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.36 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

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 · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson, TN and Medina, TN. The current time in Johnson is 13:16:26, although it is 12:16:26 in Medina.

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.