How far is White Bluff, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from White Bluff, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.82 mi
04h 58m
Flight
271.69 mi
437.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.69 mi
Kilometers
437.24 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.82 mi
Kilometers
506.66 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Bluff
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Bluff
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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From White Bluff
157.2 mi
02h 29m
To Johnson City
157.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Bluff and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Bluff and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 70

    8.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 70

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mc Crory Lane

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mc Crory Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on McCrory Lane

    2652 ft · 1 min · McCrory Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Bluff 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
226 mi · 72%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 18%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 4%
US Highway 70
8.85 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
4.33 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 29m from White Bluff
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Bluff 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 White Bluff to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.2 miles from White Bluff and 157.6 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:02 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 White Bluff and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Bluff and Sunny near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Bluff and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 271.69 mi (437.24 km).

White Bluff

#1 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
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: Broadway Street (-87.220968, 36.107392)
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
42.05 L · about $41.90
Round trip
$83.79
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between White Bluff, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in White Bluff is 22:01:49, although it is 23:01:49 in Johnson City.

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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.