How far is Johnson, TN from Oak Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Oak Ridge, TN is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Oak Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Oak Ridge.
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Start on Raby Town Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Raby Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road
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Take the ramp left
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, Primary SR 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
934 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Continue on White Wing Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · White Wing Road
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Turn left onto North Illinois Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · North Illinois Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Illinois Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Oak Ridge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Oakland Road
Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Johnson and Sunny near Oak Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Oak Ridge?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Johnson and 22.1 miles from Oak Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson and Sunny near Oak Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Oak Ridge. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Ridge
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 36.0103600, -84.2696400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Ridge (-84.26964, 36.01036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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