How far is McMinnville, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from McMinnville, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Johnson City.
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Start on Walling Street
107 m · 18 sec · Walling Street
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Turn left onto Sparta Street
598 ft · 12 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Sparta Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sparta Street
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Continue on Sparta Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Elmore Road
1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Genesis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road
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Take the ramp right
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 11 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 · 36 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 McMinnville and Johnson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesis Road
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving McMinnville 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 McMinnville to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from McMinnville and 131.4 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McMinnville 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 McMinnville and Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 195.86 mi (315.21 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.44 | $80.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
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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