How far is Selmer, TN from Johnson, TN?
The driving distance from Selmer, TN to Johnson, TN is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selmer and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selmer and Johnson.
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Start on East Court Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Court Avenue
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Pickwick Street South
105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street
736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64
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Continue on West College Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 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
60.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater
1864 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Oakland Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road
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Turn left onto Raby Town Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road
2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road
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Continue on Raby Town Road
1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Selmer and Johnson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West College Street
Continue straight
66.8 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Selmer and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selmer to Johnson?
The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Huntland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Selmer and 165.2 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.93 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Selmer and Johnson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Selmer and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selmer and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 229.52 mi (369.38 km).
#1 Selmer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,280 |
| Coordinates | 35.1700800, -88.5922700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.29 | $94.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.75 | $103.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.98 | $117.96 |
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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