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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.13 mi
05h 07m
Flight
229.52 mi
369.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.52 mi
Kilometers
369.38 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.13 mi
Kilometers
507.16 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Selmer
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selmer
2026-04-19T06:48
Arrive Johnson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 2:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selmer
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntland
TN

Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Selmer
149.9 mi
02h 33m
To Johnson
165.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Court Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  9. 9

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  15. 15

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1864 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oakland Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Raby Town Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road

    2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
67.8 mi · 22%
I 75 North
61.4 mi · 19%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 14%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 10%
I 24
25.3 mi · 8%
US 64
25.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.7 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntland
02h 33m from Selmer
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Selmer

#1 Selmer

City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,280
Coordinates35.1700800, -88.5922700
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Avenue (-88.592233, 35.170068)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.09 L · about $41.93
Round trip
$83.87
22.24 gal · 84.18 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Selmer, TN and Johnson, TN. The current time in Selmer is 06:48:21, although it is 07:48:21 in Johnson.

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.