How far is Johnson, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.18 mi
01h 28m
Flight
46.47 mi
74.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.18 mi
Kilometers
95.24 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 30, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 30, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-30T17:20
Arrive Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 30, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From Johnson
29.6 mi
00h 44m
To Soddy-Daisy
29.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Soddy-Daisy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Soddy-Daisy.

  1. 1

    Start on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clay Hollow Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Clay Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blue Springs Road

    64 m · 9 sec · Blue Springs Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Springs Road

    1139 ft · 51 sec · Blue Springs Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Moss Road

    2715 ft · 2 min · Moss Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Roger Road

    2797 ft · 2 min · Roger Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Moss Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Moss Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 293

    128 m · 19 sec · County Road 293

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    12 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Watts Bar Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Watts Bar Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhea County Highway

    19.6 mi · 24 min · Rhea County Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Dayton Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane

    1471 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Lane

    1809 ft · 56 sec · Harrison Lane

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Soddy-Daisy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
19.6 mi · 33%
Dayton Pike
15.3 mi · 26%
Watts Bar Highway
7.42 mi · 13%
Clay Hollow Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Moss Road
1.75 mi · 3%
Harrison Lane
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhea County Highway

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 44m from Johnson
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Soddy-Daisy?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Johnson and 29.6 miles from Soddy-Daisy.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 46.47 mi (74.79 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Soddy-Daisy

#2 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Soddy-Daisy. The current time is 17:20:25.

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