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

The driving distance from Millersville, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
299.06 mi
04h 24m
Flight
242.47 mi
390.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.47 mi
Kilometers
390.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.06 mi
Kilometers
481.29 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Mon, Jun 1, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersville
2026-06-01T07:59
Arrive Johnson City
Mon, Jun 1, 12:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Millersville
144.7 mi
02h 12m
To Johnson City
154.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisville Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisville Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Blue Star

    1.2 km · 1 min · Blue Star

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Rivergate Parkway, Hendersonville

    38 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    2123 ft · 49 sec · Rivergate Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Rivergate Parkway

    3039 ft · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Knoxville

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    163.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
200 mi · 67%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 19%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 5%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.16 mi · 2%
Blue Star
3.28 mi · 1%
Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 58m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 12m from Millersville
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Millersville and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Millersville and 154.4 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.78 one way or $79.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Millersville and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Millersville and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 242.47 mi (390.22 km).

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#1 Millersville

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,798
Coordinates36.3711600, -86.7100000
Altitude154
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: Louisville Highway (-86.709928, 36.371142)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.95 L · about $39.78
Round trip
$79.57
21.1 gal · 79.9 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.78 $79.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.87 $89.74
Premium $4.65 $49.10 $98.20
Diesel $5.30 $55.96 $111.91

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Millersville, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Millersville is 07:59:00, although it is 08:59:00 in Johnson City.

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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.