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

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.18 mi
04h 26m
Flight
247.44 mi
398.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.44 mi
Kilometers
398.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.18 mi
Kilometers
462.17 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Fri, Nov 6, 2:01 PM EST
Return by in Oak Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 5:28 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-11-06T08:35
Arrive Johnson City
Fri, Nov 6, 1:01 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:00 PM CST
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 Oak Hill
143.3 mi
02h 13m
To Johnson City
143.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dustin Lane

    34 m · 5 sec · Dustin Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Battery Lane

    3249 ft · 1 min · Battery Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Harding Place

    3219 ft · 59 sec · Harding Place

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Nashville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 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 · 36 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 Oak Hill and Johnson City.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
208 mi · 73%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 20%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 5%
I 65 North
2.27 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 1%
I 24 West
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 06m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
247.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 13m from Oak Hill
Leave By
8:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Oak Hill and Patchy Fog 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 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 143.3 miles from Oak Hill and 143.9 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Oak Hill and Patchy Fog near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 247.44 mi (398.22 km).

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#1 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0878400, -86.7830500
Altitude179
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: Dustin Lane (-86.782979, 36.087794)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $37.44
Round trip
$74.88
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $37.44 $74.88
Mid-grade $4.17 $42.21 $84.42
Premium $4.57 $46.30 $92.61
Diesel $5.91 $59.90 $119.80

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 · Nov 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Hill, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Oak Hill is 08:35:06, although it is 09:35:06 in Johnson City.

Distance to Other Cities

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