How far is Tusculum, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Tusculum, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Benton County
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tusculum and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tusculum and Johnson City.
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Start on Sam Doak Drive
40 m · 15 sec · Sam Doak Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Erwin Highway
85 m · 11 sec · Erwin Highway
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Turn left onto Sam Doak Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Sam Doak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tusculum Bypass
90 m · 9 sec · Tusculum Bypass
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Turn right onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
17 mi · 21 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Jackson Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Jackson Boulevard
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Continue on West Market Street
4.5 mi · 9 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Delaware Street
159 m · 19 sec · Delaware Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Buffalo Street
697 ft · 23 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 Tusculum and Johnson City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Andrew Johnson Highway
Turn right onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
17 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tusculum to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Tusculum and 13.2 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tusculum and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 24.53 mi (39.47 km).
#1 Tusculum
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,669 |
| Coordinates | 36.1751000, -82.7587600 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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