How far is Johnson, TN from Winchester, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Winchester, TN is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
93.5 mi
150.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.5 mi
Kilometers
150.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.71 mi
Kilometers
221.63 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
East Ridge
TN

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson
68.8 mi
01h 25m
To Winchester
68.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Cowan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South College Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    56 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    58 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
65.8 mi · 48%
Chattanooga
51.7 mi · 38%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
Cowan Highway
2.71 mi · 2%
Cumberland Street East
2.63 mi · 2%
Sollace M Freeman Highway
1.99 mi · 1%
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

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Ridge
01h 25m from Johnson
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson and Clear near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Johnson and 68.8 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson and Clear near Winchester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.47 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Winchester

#2 Winchester

City in Tennessee, USA

Population9,097
Coordinates35.1859200, -86.1122100
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Winchester (-86.11221, 35.18592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson, TN and Winchester, TN. The current time in Johnson is 05:14:28, although it is 04:14:28 in Winchester.

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.