Johnson City to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Johnson City from Mattoon?

The distance from Johnson City to Mattoon is 394.4 miles (634.7 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located NW of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.2 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee and Mattoon in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Johnson City and Mattoon. 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.