How far is Medina, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Medina, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 411.5 miles (662.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Johnson City.
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Start on Central Street
13 m · 4 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
42 m · 11 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
154 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Foster Avenue
2261 ft · 45 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Continue on Spring Creek Highway
6.3 mi · 11 min · Spring Creek Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
23 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Law Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Law Road
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Take the exit sharp left
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 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
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 · 38 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 Medina and Johnson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 411.5 miles (662.2 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.5 miles from Medina and 206 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 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 $54.75 one way or $109.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Medina and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
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 Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 360.33 mi (579.9 km).
#1 Medina
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,379 |
| Coordinates | 35.8028500, -88.7747800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $54.75 | $109.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.75 | $123.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.58 | $135.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.01 | $154.03 |
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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