How far is Johnson, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.22 mi
03h 04m
Flight
95.07 mi
153 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.07 mi
Kilometers
153 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.22 mi
Kilometers
243.37 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:05 AM to 10:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chattanooga
TN

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

From Johnson
75.6 mi
01h 32m
To Tullahoma
75.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    1421 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    14 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

    537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

  10. 10

    Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Wattendorf Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Forrest Boulevard

    2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South Anderson Street

    1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Carroll Street

    2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    2118 ft · 31 sec · South Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Lauderdale Street

    158 m · 20 sec · West Lauderdale Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
68.8 mi · 45%
Oakland Road
65.8 mi · 43%
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 7%
Wattendorf Highway
1.66 mi · 1%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 1%
I 24 West
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

68.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chattanooga
01h 32m from Johnson
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chattanooga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Johnson and 75.6 miles from Tullahoma.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 95.07 mi (153 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Tullahoma

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson, TN and Tullahoma, TN. The current time in Johnson is 01:39:27, although it is 00:39:27 in Tullahoma.

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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.