How far is Mountain City, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Mountain City, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain City and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain City and Johnson City.
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Start on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Doe Valley Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Doe Valley Road
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Continue on State Route 67
14.3 mi · 19 min · State Route 67
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Sycamore Street
3005 ft · 1 min · South Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Hattie Avenue
115 m · 16 sec · Hattie Avenue
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Continue on East Doe Avenue
1629 ft · 46 sec · East Doe Avenue
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Turn right onto Lynn Avenue
543 ft · 18 sec · Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto East Elk Avenue
6.6 mi · 11 min · East Elk Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Roan Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Roan Street
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Turn left onto West State of Franklin Road
986 ft · 32 sec · West State of Franklin Road
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
74 m · 12 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 Mountain City and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 67
Continue on State Route 67
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain City to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Elizabethton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Mountain City and 21.4 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mountain City and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain City and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 32.48 mi (52.27 km).
#1 Mountain City
City in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,444 |
| Coordinates | 36.4745600, -81.8048400 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| 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: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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