Arlington, Texas to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

874.5 miles 1407.4 km · straight line
1049.4 miles estimated 1688.9 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Johnson City?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Johnson City is 874.5 miles (1407.4 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.4 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Johnson City in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Johnson City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients