How far is Union, TN from Johnson, TN?

The driving distance from Union, TN to Johnson, TN is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.49 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.6 mi
76.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.6 mi
Kilometers
76.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.49 mi
Kilometers
95.74 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Thu, Oct 15, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Fri, Oct 16, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-10-15T22:26
Arrive Johnson
Thu, Oct 15, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Calhoun
TN

Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Union
29.7 mi
00h 32m
To Johnson
29.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Johnson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Johnson.

  1. 1

    Start on Hughes Lake Road Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hughes Lake Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Spring Place Road Southeast

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Spring Place Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1474 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 25th Street Northeast

    3.3 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW

  7. 7

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater

    1864 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oakland Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raby Town Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Raby Town Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road

    2311 ft · 2 min · Raby Town Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Raby Town Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Raby Town Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Johnson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northwest
37.6 mi · 63%
Spring Place Road Southeast
8.46 mi · 14%
Oakland Road
5.05 mi · 8%
25th Street Northeast
3.32 mi · 6%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northwest

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
00h 32m from Union
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Johnson?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Union and 29.8 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Johnson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 47.6 mi (76.6 km).

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#1 Union

Union is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0139600, -84.8110500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Hughes Lake Road Southeast (-84.81114, 35.014001)
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.37 $9.17 $18.33
Premium $4.77 $10.03 $20.05
Diesel $6.00 $12.60 $25.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Johnson. The current time is 22:26:52.

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.