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

The driving distance from Nolensville, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
300.51 mi
04h 39m
Flight
242.11 mi
389.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.11 mi
Kilometers
389.64 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.51 mi
Kilometers
483.63 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nolensville
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nolensville
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Nolensville
144.3 mi
02h 19m
To Johnson City
156.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nolensville Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road

    2082 ft · 1 min · Nolensville Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newsome Lane

    55 m · 11 sec · Newsome Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rocky Fork Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rocky Springs Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rock Springs Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Blair Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    2067 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 62%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 19%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14.7 mi · 5%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 5%
Sam Ridley Parkway
5.51 mi · 2%
Jefferson Pike
3.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 19m from Nolensville
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Nolensville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 144.3 miles from Nolensville and 156.2 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Nolensville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nolensville and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 242.11 mi (389.64 km).

Nolensville

#1 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
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: Nolensville Road (-86.66941, 35.952303)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.14 L · about $39.97
Round trip
$79.95
21.2 gal · 80.28 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.97 $79.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.08 $90.16
Premium $4.65 $49.33 $98.66
Diesel $5.30 $56.22 $112.44

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nolensville, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Nolensville is 22:37:11, although it is 23:37:11 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.