How far is Madisonville, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Madisonville, TN to Johnson, TN is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.69 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.36 mi
24.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.36 mi
Kilometers
24.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.3 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Mon, Apr 20, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-20T03:08
Arrive Johnson
Mon, Apr 20, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Madisonville
9.9 mi
00h 14m
To Johnson
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street South

    2 m · 8 sec · College Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Warren Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Athens Madisonville Road

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Old Athens Madisonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oakland Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Oakland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Raby Town Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road

    2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madisonville 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Athens Madisonville Road
8.42 mi · 41%
Oakland Road
7.41 mi · 36%
South Main Street
1.66 mi · 8%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 7%
Warren Street
0.99 mi · 5%
College Street South
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Athens Madisonville Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Athens Madisonville Road

8.42 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
00h 14m from Madisonville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madisonville and Sunny near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madisonville to Johnson?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Madisonville and 10.7 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madisonville and Sunny near Johnson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 15.36 mi (24.72 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

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

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
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: Warren Street (-84.36351, 35.519822)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Madisonville and Johnson. The current time is 03:08:34.

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.