How far is Johnson, TN from Ripley, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Ripley, TN is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Ripley.
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Start on Raby Town Road
41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road
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Continue on Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudon Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway
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Continue on South Kentucky Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · South Kentucky Street
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Turn left
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
141.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
980 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
96 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Ripley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
142 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
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Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Ripley?
The road trip is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Johnson and 167.5 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $89.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Ripley, 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 Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Meade.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 278.7 mi (448.53 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.7453600, -89.5298000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-89.5298, 35.74536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $3.77 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.19 | $100.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.92 | $109.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.59 | $125.17 |
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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