How far is Lexington, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Lexington, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 394.6 miles (635 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Johnson City.
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Start on North Broad Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Lexington and Johnson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Mostly Clear near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 394.6 miles (635 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197 miles from Lexington and 197.5 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.49 one way or $104.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Mostly Clear near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 340.72 mi (548.34 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.6509000, -88.3933800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $52.49 | $104.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.78 | $129.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.83 | $147.66 |
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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