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

The driving distance from Martin, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 437 miles (703.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.6 miles (581.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
437.03 mi
06h 53m
Flight
361.58 mi
581.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.58 mi
Kilometers
581.91 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
437.03 mi
Kilometers
703.33 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Martin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Martin
211.7 mi
03h 26m
To Johnson City
225.3 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lindell Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pikeview Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Paris Highway

    23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Riverside Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  28. 28

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 48%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 13%
Ashland City Road
42.4 mi · 10%
Main Street
35.5 mi · 8%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 6%
Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.4 mi
361.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 26m from Martin
Leave By
10:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martin and Sunny near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 437 miles (703.3 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.7 miles from Martin and 225.3 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 361.6 miles (581.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 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 $58.15 one way or $116.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Martin 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 Martin and Sunny near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 361.58 mi (581.91 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
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: South Lindell Street (-88.850433, 36.343407)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.42 gal
58.38 L · about $58.15
Round trip
$116.30
30.84 gal · 116.76 L
Estimated CO2
137 kg one way
Round trip: 274.1 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $58.15 $116.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.58 $131.16
Premium $4.65 $71.76 $143.53
Diesel $5.30 $81.79 $163.58

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Martin, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Martin is 23:24:25, although it is 00:24:25 in Johnson City.

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.