Ithaca to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.1 miles 846.7 km · straight line
631.3 miles estimated 1016 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Johnson City?

The distance from Ithaca to Johnson City is 526.1 miles (846.7 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located SW of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.3 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Ithaca in New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients