How far is Johnson, TN from Mount Juliet, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Mount Juliet, TN is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
147.4 mi
02h 57m
Flight
115.35 mi
185.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.35 mi
Kilometers
185.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.4 mi
Kilometers
237.22 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Juliet
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Fri, Oct 16, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Mount Juliet
Thu, Oct 15, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Johnson
73.6 mi
01h 28m
To Mount Juliet
73.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Mount Juliet.

  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

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet

    1617 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Mount Juliet Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mount Juliet Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kentucky Street
129 mi · 87%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 4%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 3%
Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 2%
Johnson Valley Road
2.54 mi · 2%
North Mount Juliet Road
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kentucky Street

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 16m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 28m from Johnson
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson and Sunny near Mount Juliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Mount Juliet?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Johnson and 73.8 miles from Mount Juliet.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson and Sunny near Mount Juliet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Mount Juliet. Straight-line distance: 115.35 mi (185.63 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Mount Juliet

#2 Mount Juliet

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

Population38,526
Coordinates36.2000500, -86.5186100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Mount Juliet (-86.51861, 36.20005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.60
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $20.30 $40.60
Mid-grade $4.37 $22.70 $45.40
Premium $4.77 $24.82 $49.65
Diesel $6.00 $31.21 $62.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson, TN and Mount Juliet, TN. The current time in Johnson is 20:43:10, although it is 19:43:10 in Mount Juliet.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.