How far is Piperton, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Piperton, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 485.2 miles (780.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piperton and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piperton and Johnson City.
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Start on the route
1032 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
181.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Piperton and Johnson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
182 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Piperton and Sunny near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piperton to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 485.2 miles (780.8 km) and usually takes 08h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.3 miles from Piperton and 242.9 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.56 one way or $129.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Piperton and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Piperton and Sunny near Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piperton and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 417.12 mi (671.29 km).
#1 Piperton
Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.0450900, -89.6217500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 781 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $64.56 | $129.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.81 | $145.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $79.68 | $159.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $90.80 | $181.61 |
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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