How far is Johnson, TN from Selmer, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Selmer, TN is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Selmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Selmer.
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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
4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road
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Take the ramp right
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East
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Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
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Continue on Washington Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard
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Turn right onto Water Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Selmer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Oakland Road
Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Selmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Selmer?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Huntland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Johnson and 150.7 miles from Selmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 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 $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Selmer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Johnson and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Selmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Selmer. Straight-line distance: 229.52 mi (369.38 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selmer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,280 |
| Coordinates | 35.1700800, -88.5922700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.47 | $98.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.38 | $112.76 |
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 19, 2026
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