How far is Union City, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Union City, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 463 miles (745.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.9 miles (600.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Johnson City.
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Start on East Church Street
23 m · 8 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
578 ft · 20 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Nailling Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nailling Drive
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Take the ramp sharp right toward TN 22 South
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Pikeview Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 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 · 36 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 Union City and Johnson City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City 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 Union City to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 463 miles (745.1 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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 219.5 miles from Union City and 243.5 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.9 miles (600.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.1 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 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 $61.62 one way or $123.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Union City and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Sunny near Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 372.95 mi (600.21 km).
#1 Union City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,325 |
| Coordinates | 36.4242300, -89.0570100 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 745 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $61.62 | $123.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.49 | $138.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $76.05 | $152.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $86.67 | $173.33 |
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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