How far is Johnson, TN from Morristown, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Morristown, TN is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
89.07 mi
01h 53m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.07 mi
Kilometers
143.34 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Johnson
44.5 mi
00h 56m
To Morristown
44.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
52.6 mi · 59%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 30%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 7%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 2%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 2%
West 1st North Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Oakland Road

Merge slight left

38 mi · 00h 42m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 56m from Johnson
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson and Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Johnson and 44.6 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson and Sunny near Morristown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.03 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Morristown

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Morristown. The current time is 05:54:13.

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.