How far is Johnson, TN from Tiptonville, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 361 miles (581 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.02 mi
07h 03m
Flight
278.62 mi
448.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.62 mi
Kilometers
448.39 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.02 mi
Kilometers
581 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiptonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Tiptonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 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
9:52 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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson
180.3 mi
03h 31m
To Tiptonville
180.7 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Tiptonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Tiptonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Raby Town Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kentucky Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · South Kentucky Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 78

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78

  22. 22

    Continue on South Headden Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 78

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78

  24. 24

    Continue on Carl Perkins Parkway

    3077 ft · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and Tiptonville.

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kentucky Street
141 mi · 39%
I 40 West
129 mi · 36%
US 412 West
42.9 mi · 12%
State Route 78
20.9 mi · 6%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 1%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kentucky Street

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 30m

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
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.4 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 31m from Johnson
Leave By
9:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Tiptonville?

The road trip is about 361 miles (581 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Johnson and 180.7 miles from Tiptonville.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.4 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 $48.04 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Tiptonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Johnson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pegram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 278.62 mi (448.39 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Tiptonville

#2 Tiptonville

Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,984
Coordinates36.3784000, -89.4720200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.22 L · about $48.04
Round trip
$96.09
25.48 gal · 96.44 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.04 $96.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.18 $108.37
Premium $4.65 $59.29 $118.58
Diesel $5.30 $67.57 $135.15

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 Tiptonville, TN. The current time in Johnson is 22:04:43, although it is 21:04:43 in Tiptonville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.