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

The driving distance from White Pine, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
65.83 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.94 mi
86.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.83 mi
Kilometers
105.95 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Pine
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Pine
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
Baileyton
TN

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

From White Pine
32.9 mi
00h 37m
To Johnson City
32.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1323 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    3022 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Pine and Johnson City.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
50.5 mi · 77%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 21%
I 26 East
0.4 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.32 mi
Main Street
0.25 mi
Buffalo Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

State Street

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baileyton
00h 37m from White Pine
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving White Pine and Partly Cloudy near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Pine to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from White Pine and 32.9 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around White Pine and Partly Cloudy near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Pine and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 53.94 mi (86.81 km).

White Pine

#1 White Pine

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates36.1075900, -83.2868300
Altitude347
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: White Pine (-83.28683, 36.10759)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between White Pine and Johnson City. The current time is 23:01:50.

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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.