How far is Red Boiling Springs, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Red Boiling Springs and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs and Johnson City.
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Start on Main Street
132 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on North Springs Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Springs Road
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Continue on Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
1567 ft · 27 sec · Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
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Continue on Red Boiling Springs Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Red Boiling Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Continue on North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 15 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Take the ramp left
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 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 · 36 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 Red Boiling 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.
Gainesboro Highway
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Red Boiling Springs and 125.6 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.37 one way or $66.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs and Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Boiling Springs and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 194.97 mi (313.78 km).
#1 Red Boiling Springs
City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.5333900, -85.8499800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.37 | $66.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.64 | $75.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
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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