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

The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.42 mi
01h 34m
Flight
74.15 mi
119.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.15 mi
Kilometers
119.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.42 mi
Kilometers
151.95 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Sevierville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sevierville
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Johnson City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sevierville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bulls Gap
TN

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Sevierville
47.2 mi
00h 47m
To Johnson City
47.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Parkway

    3276 ft · 45 sec · North Parkway

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Winfield Dunn Parkway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Asheville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 60%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 15%
I 40 East
13.8 mi · 15%
Winfield Dunn Parkway
8.19 mi · 9%
North Parkway
0.62 mi · 1%
I 26 East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bulls Gap
00h 47m from Sevierville
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sevierville 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 Sevierville to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bulls Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Sevierville and 47.3 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sevierville and Sunny near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sevierville and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 74.15 mi (119.33 km).

Sevierville

#1 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
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: US 411 (-83.561854, 35.86811)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sevierville and Johnson City. The current time is 19:33:06.

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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.