Johnson City to Portsmouth, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

170.8 miles 274.8 km · straight line
213.4 miles estimated 343.5 km · driving distance
4h 18min estimated drive time
$21 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Portsmouth, Ohio?

The distance from Johnson City to Portsmouth, Ohio is 170.8 miles (274.8 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, Ohio is located NNW of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 213.4 miles, taking about 4h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee and Portsmouth, Ohio in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 Portsmouth, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 18min $21 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 10min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 5min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Portsmouth, Ohio

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
Portsmouth, Ohio
38.73°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 145.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients