How far is Spring Hill, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
314.74 mi
04h 50m
Flight
258.62 mi
416.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.62 mi
Kilometers
416.21 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.74 mi
Kilometers
506.53 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sun, May 24, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Sun, May 24, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-05-24T13:01
Arrive Johnson City
Sun, May 24, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Spring Hill
155.8 mi
02h 25m
To Johnson City
159 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2384 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Columbia Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    3015 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    47.7 mi · 51 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 59%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 18%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
47.7 mi · 15%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
Columbia Pike
4.95 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
258.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 25m from Spring Hill
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and 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 Spring Hill to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Spring Hill and 159 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.90 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spring Hill and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 258.62 mi (416.21 km).

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#1 Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7511800, -86.9300000
Altitude229
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: Main Street (-86.930074, 35.751227)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.04 L · about $41.90
Round trip
$83.79
22.22 gal · 84.08 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.90 $83.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.25 $94.50
Premium $4.65 $51.71 $103.41
Diesel $5.30 $58.93 $117.85

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 · May 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring Hill, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 13:01:01, although it is 14:01:01 in Johnson City.

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.