Cities Near Johnson City
Cities near Johnson City, Tennessee: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kingsport, Asheville, Knoxville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Johnson City, Tennessee is Kingsport, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Asheville | 50 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Knoxville | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gastonia | 98 mi / 157 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huntersville | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Charlotte | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Concord | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Winston-Salem | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rock Hill | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Johnson City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kingsport, Asheville, Knoxville, Gastonia. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Johnson City
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Greenville, Huntersville, Charlotte, Concord, Winston-Salem. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Johnson City include Kingsport, Asheville, Knoxville, Gastonia, Greenville. The closest is Kingsport, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Kingsport
- → Best time to visit Asheville
- → Best time to visit Knoxville
- → Best time to visit Gastonia
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Huntersville
- → Best time to visit Charlotte
- → Best time to visit Concord
- → Best time to visit Winston-Salem
- → Best time to visit Rock Hill