How far is Lafayette, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Johnson City.
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Start on Nashville Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 15 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Take the ramp left
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right
132 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gainesboro Highway
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Lafayette and 110.6 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lafayette and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 187.56 mi (301.85 km).
#1 Lafayette
Lafayette is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1858900, -85.7160900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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