How far is Morristown, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Johnson, TN is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.39 mi
01h 40m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Morristown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.39 mi
Kilometers
153.52 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T04:18
Arrive Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Morristown
44.4 mi
00h 50m
To Johnson
51 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1836 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raby Town Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road

    2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 27%
I 75 South
21.9 mi · 23%
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 15%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 13%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 6%
Oakland Road
4.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 25W North

Merge slight right

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 50m from Morristown
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown and Sunny near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morristown to Johnson?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Morristown and 51 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morristown and Sunny near Johnson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.03 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: North Henry Street (-83.29479, 36.214033)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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

There is no time difference between Morristown and Johnson. The current time is 04:18:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.