How far is Oak Ridge, TN from Johnson, TN?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge, TN to Johnson, TN is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and Johnson.
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Start on North Illinois Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Turn straight onto Pellissippi Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lovell Road
1378 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lovell Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lovell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 W, I 75 S: Nashville
1863 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
21.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater
1836 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Oakland Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road
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Turn left onto Raby Town Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road
2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road
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Continue on Raby Town Road
1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Ridge and Johnson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Oak Ridge and Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge to Johnson?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Oak Ridge and 13.5 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Ridge and Sunny near Johnson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 km).
#1 Oak Ridge
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 36.0103600, -84.2696400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.90 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
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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