How far is Oliver Springs, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Oliver Springs, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 02h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oliver Springs and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs and Johnson City.
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Start on Winter Gap Road
12 m · 4 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn right onto Kingston Avenue
824 ft · 23 sec · Kingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1353 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1127 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Tri County Boulevard
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 75: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 75 North: Knoxville
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1705 ft · 38 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 Oliver Springs and Johnson City.
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 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear leaving Oliver Springs and 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 Oliver Springs to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 67 miles from Oliver Springs and 67.6 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear around Oliver Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oliver Springs and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 112.57 mi (181.17 km).
#1 Oliver Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 36.0445200, -84.3443700 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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