Johnson City to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.8 miles 146.1 km · straight line
113.5 miles estimated 182.6 km · driving distance
2h 17min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Knoxville?

The distance from Johnson City to Knoxville is 90.8 miles (146.1 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located WSW of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 113.5 miles, taking about 2h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Johnson City and Knoxville. 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 Johnson City to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 17min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 44min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 10min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 274.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients