How far is Lake Tansi, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Lake Tansi, TN to Johnson, TN is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.28 mi
01h 08m
Flight
30.86 mi
49.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.86 mi
Kilometers
49.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.28 mi
Kilometers
93.79 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Tansi
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Tansi
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Johnson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Tansi
9:30 PM CDT
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Lake Tansi
29.1 mi
00h 34m
To Johnson
29.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Tansi and Johnson.

  1. 1

    Start on Cheyenne Drive

    69 m · 11 sec · Cheyenne Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunbar Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lantana Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miller Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Miller Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peavine Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Peavine Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Peavine Road

    1754 ft · 34 sec · Peavine Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston

    1787 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sweetwater Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
30.8 mi · 53%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 9%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 8%
Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Miller Avenue
3.53 mi · 6%
Lantana Road
2.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

30.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
00h 34m from Lake Tansi
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lake Tansi and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Tansi to Johnson?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Lake Tansi and 29.2 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lake Tansi and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Tansi and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.67 km).

Lake Tansi

#1 Lake Tansi

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population3,803
Coordinates35.8728500, -85.0544000
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
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#2 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheyenne Drive (-85.0544, 35.872849)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 Lake Tansi, TN and Johnson, TN. The current time in Lake Tansi is 22:36:37, although it is 23:36:37 in Johnson.

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.