How far is Winfield, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Winfield, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Johnson City.
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Start on Emby Lane
120 m · 19 sec · Emby Lane
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Turn right onto New Light Road
75 m · 13 sec · New Light Road
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Turn right onto Scott Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Alberta Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street
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Continue on Alberta Avenue
2598 ft · 39 sec · Alberta Avenue
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Turn left onto Depot Street
7.4 mi · 12 min · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Annadell Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Annadell Road
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Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Howard H Baker Highway
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Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Howard H. Baker Highway
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Take the ramp right
33.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1563 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 640 East: Asheville
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass
6.8 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
28.5 mi · 31 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 · 38 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 Winfield and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winfield and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Sevierville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Winfield and 85.4 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winfield and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 117.82 mi (189.62 km).
#1 Winfield
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.5559100, -84.4516000 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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