How far is Louisville, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Louisville, TN to Johnson, TN is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.78 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.64 mi
49.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.78 mi
Kilometers
81.72 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Loudon
TN

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

From Louisville
21.7 mi
00h 27m
To Johnson
29 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Johnson.

  1. 1

    Start on Honey Rock Way

    22 m · 9 sec · Honey Rock Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Louisville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Quarry Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Quarry Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miser Station Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Miser Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Farnum Street

    2109 ft · 1 min · North Farnum Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Endsley Quarry Lane

    1359 ft · 60 sec · Endsley Quarry Lane

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · West Lamar Alexander Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sugar Limb Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1836 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Raby Town Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road

    2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugar Limb Road
15.9 mi · 31%
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
9.74 mi · 19%
Oakland Road
4.82 mi · 9%
Miser Station Road
2.6 mi · 5%
Quarry Road
2.42 mi · 5%
East Lee Highway
1.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sugar Limb Road

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 27m from Louisville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Louisville and 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 Louisville to Johnson?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Louisville and 29 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

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

Population4,139
Coordinates35.8217500, -84.0479600
Altitude257
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: Honey Rock Way (-84.048168, 35.821733)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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

There is no time difference between Louisville and Johnson. The current time is 04:27:42.

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.