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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.09 mi
06h 06m
Flight
229.52 mi
369.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Johnson.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.52 mi
Kilometers
369.38 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.09 mi
Kilometers
484.55 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selmer
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-19T09:07
Arrive Selmer
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Huntland
TN

Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson
150.4 mi
03h 03m
To Selmer
150.7 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

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.

  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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  15. 15

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  24. 24

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
65.8 mi · 22%
Chattanooga
51.7 mi · 17%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 15%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 10%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 7%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.6 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntland
03h 03m from Johnson
Leave By
11:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Photo coming soon

#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Selmer

#2 Selmer

City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,280
Coordinates35.1700800, -88.5922700
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.22 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.17
21.26 gal · 80.44 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson, TN and Selmer, TN. The current time in Johnson is 09:07:07, although it is 08:07:07 in Selmer.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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