How far is Lexington, TN from Johnson, TN?
The driving distance from Lexington, TN to Johnson, TN is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Johnson.
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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
141.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
1787 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Kentucky Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street
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Continue on Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn left onto Loudon Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road
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Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road
41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Johnson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
142 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Johnson?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Lexington and 136.5 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 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, 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 Sunny near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 215.05 mi (346.09 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
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.28 | $72.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.91 | $81.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.77 | $89.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.02 | $102.05 |
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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