How far is Medina, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Medina, TN to Johnson, TN is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.49 mi
04h 35m
Flight
236.39 mi
380.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.39 mi
Kilometers
380.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.49 mi
Kilometers
465.89 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Fri, May 1, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Medina
Fri, May 1, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-05-01T12:19
Arrive Johnson
Fri, May 1, 4:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Medina
144.6 mi
02h 17m
To Johnson
144.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 11 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    154 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Foster Avenue

    2261 ft · 45 sec · East Foster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Creek Highway

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Spring Creek Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Creek Law Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Law Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit sharp left

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

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

    141.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston

    1787 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sweetwater Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
142 mi · 49%
Law Road
115 mi · 40%
Spring Creek Highway
6.32 mi · 2%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 2%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 2%
Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

142 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 17m from Medina
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Slight 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 Medina to Johnson?

The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Medina and 144.9 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 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, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Juliet, 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 Mount Juliet.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 236.39 mi (380.44 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
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: Central Street (-88.774629, 35.802807)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.67 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.34 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

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 · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Medina, TN and Johnson, TN. The current time in Medina is 12:19:22, although it is 13:19:22 in Johnson.

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.