How far is Oak Hill, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Johnson City.
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Start on Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road
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Turn left onto Gap Creek Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn left onto Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road
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Continue on Laurels Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Okolona Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Milligan Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway
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Continue on Legion Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2462 ft · 50 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
977 ft · 32 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 Oak Hill and Johnson City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Laurels Road
Continue on Laurels Road
3.85 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Rain Showers near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Oak Hill and 9.3 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 9.43 mi (15.17 km).
#1 Oak Hill
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.2348300, -82.2151300 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| 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: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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