How far is Lewisburg, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.38 mi
05h 11m
Flight
255.35 mi
410.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.35 mi
Kilometers
410.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.38 mi
Kilometers
520.43 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-17T19:52
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
9:00 PM CDT
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Lewisburg
161.5 mi
02h 35m
To Johnson City
161.9 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    846 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street

    22 m · 4 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    2738 ft · 55 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Verona Avenue

    2140 ft · 45 sec · Verona Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Horton Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Horton Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Nashville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    33.9 mi · 36 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 58%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 18%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
33.9 mi · 10%
Nashville Highway
28.7 mi · 9%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
South Horton Parkway
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
255.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 35m from Lewisburg
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewisburg to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.5 miles from Lewisburg and 161.9 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 255.35 mi (410.95 km).

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#1 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: West Commerce Street (-86.788905, 35.449097)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.2 L · about $43.03
Round trip
$86.05
22.82 gal · 86.4 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.03 $86.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.53 $97.05
Premium $4.65 $53.10 $106.20
Diesel $5.30 $60.52 $121.04

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewisburg, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Lewisburg is 19:52:17, although it is 20:52:17 in Johnson City.

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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.