How far is Pulaski, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Pulaski, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pulaski and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski and Johnson City.
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Start on North 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Elkton Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elkton Pike
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Turn left
61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Pulaski 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 75 North
Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pulaski and Mostly Sunny then 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 Pulaski to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Pulaski and 182.8 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pulaski and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pulaski and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 273.28 mi (439.8 km).
#1 Pulaski
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,524 |
| Coordinates | 35.1998000, -87.0308400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.86 | $105.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.85 | $115.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.93 | $131.86 |
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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