How far is South Cleveland, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from South Cleveland, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Cleveland and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Cleveland and Johnson City.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 18th Street Southeast
43 m · 11 sec · 18th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue Southeast
2550 ft · 51 sec · Wildwood Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Dalton Pk
903 ft · 20 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
2572 ft · 54 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Inman Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · Inman Street East
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Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keith Street
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest
1607 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street NW
2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Take the exit right
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17 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 · 38 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 South Cleveland and Johnson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
25th Street Northwest
Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 01h 23m
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 leaving South Cleveland and 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 South Cleveland to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from South Cleveland and 99.5 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Cleveland and Rain Showers near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Cleveland and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 162.84 mi (262.06 km).
#1 South Cleveland
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 35.1411900, -84.8721700 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
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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