How far is Savannah, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 410.6 miles (660.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
410.6 mi
06h 35m
Flight
338.91 mi
545.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.91 mi
Kilometers
545.42 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.6 mi
Kilometers
660.79 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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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 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, May 2, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-02T03:19
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, May 2, 9:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Savannah
204.9 mi
03h 17m
To Johnson City
205.6 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 19 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    774 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Route 64

    14.4 mi · 16 min · United States Route 64

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    10 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceburg Highway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Johnson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 45%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 11%
Lawrenceburg Highway
42.8 mi · 10%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 8%
United States Route 64
15.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
338.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
03h 17m from Savannah
Leave By
10:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 410.6 miles (660.8 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.9 miles from Savannah and 205.6 miles from Johnson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 $54.64 one way or $109.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Savannah and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 338.91 mi (545.42 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 661 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.49 gal
54.85 L · about $54.64
Round trip
$109.28
28.98 gal · 109.7 L
Estimated CO2
128.8 kg one way
Round trip: 257.5 kg / 568 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.64 $109.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.63 $123.25
Premium $4.65 $67.44 $134.87
Diesel $5.30 $76.85 $153.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Savannah, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Savannah is 03:19:28, although it is 04:19:28 in Johnson City.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.