How far is Sneedville, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Sneedville, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sneedville and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sneedville and Johnson City.
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Start on Main Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trail of the Lonesome Pine
1.8 mi · 3 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on TN-70
9.5 mi · 14 min · TN-70
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At the end of the road, turn left onto TN-70
5.5 mi · 8 min · TN-70
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1597 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
762 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rogersville Bypass
10.6 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on Lee Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Lee Highway
2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Stone Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
22.5 mi · 26 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 Sneedville and Johnson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
James H. Quillen Parkway
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
22.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sneedville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sneedville to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Surgoinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Sneedville and 38.5 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sneedville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sneedville and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 50.31 mi (80.96 km).
#1 Sneedville
City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 36.5298100, -83.2174000 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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