How far is Three Way, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The estimated driving distance from Three Way, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 431 miles (693.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
431.04 mi
07h 33m · estimated
Flight
365.29 mi
587.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.29 mi
Kilometers
587.87 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
431.04 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
693.69 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 11, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Three Way
Sat, Apr 11, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Way
2026-04-10T21:47
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 11, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Way
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Three Way
182.6 mi
03h 46m
To Johnson City
248.4 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Way and Johnson City.

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
365.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 46m from Three Way
Leave By
8:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Three Way 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 Three Way to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 431 miles (693.7 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Three Way and 248.4 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.36 one way or $114.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Three Way and Sunny near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Way and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 365.29 mi (587.87 km).

Three Way

#1 Three Way

City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates35.7759000, -88.8595000
Altitude132
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: Three Way (-88.8595, 35.7759)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.21 gal
57.58 L · about $57.36
Round trip
$114.71
30.42 gal · 115.16 L
Estimated CO2
135.2 kg one way
Round trip: 270.3 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.36 $114.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.69 $129.38
Premium $4.65 $70.79 $141.57
Diesel $5.30 $80.67 $161.35

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Three Way, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Three Way is 21:47:26, although it is 22:47:26 in Johnson City.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.