How far is Jonesborough, TN from Oak Grove, TN?

The driving distance from Jonesborough, TN to Oak Grove, TN is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.83 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.56 mi
13.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.83 mi
Kilometers
15.82 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Jonesborough
Thu, May 14, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesborough
2026-05-14T06:55
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jonesborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Johnson City
TN

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

From Jonesborough
4.9 mi
00h 09m
To Oak Grove
4.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesborough and Oak Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesborough and Oak Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cherokee Street

    1110 ft · 32 sec · North Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

    2093 ft · 42 sec · East Jackson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boones Creek Road

    7.5 mi · 15 min · Boones Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Roan Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Roan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kingsport Highway

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsport Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesborough and Oak Grove.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boones Creek Road
7.47 mi · 76%
North Roan Street
0.94 mi · 10%
Kingsport Highway
0.81 mi · 8%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.4 mi · 4%
North Cherokee Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Boones Creek Road

Turn left onto Boones Creek Road

7.47 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
00h 09m from Jonesborough
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesborough and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesborough to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Jonesborough and 4.9 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesborough and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 km).

Jonesborough

#1 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4117700, -82.4245900
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesborough (-82.47348, 36.29427)
End: Oak Grove (-82.42459, 36.41177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesborough and Oak Grove. The current time is 06:55:08.

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.