How far is Oak Hill, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Johnson, TN is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.32 mi
02h 49m
Flight
136.91 mi
220.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.91 mi
Kilometers
220.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.32 mi
Kilometers
272.5 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T06:45
Arrive Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
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
White Pine
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Oak Hill
84.5 mi
01h 24m
To Johnson
84.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Johnson.

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1836 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Raby Town Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road

    2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 33%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 32%
I 75 South
21.9 mi · 13%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 9%
Oakland Road
4.82 mi · 3%
Mary Patton Highway
4.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Pine
01h 24m from Oak Hill
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Johnson?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Oak Hill and 84.8 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 136.91 mi (220.34 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
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#2 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Browns Branch Road (-82.214793, 36.234737)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Johnson. The current time is 06:45:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.