Cookeville, TN Road Trips
With 9 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Cookeville, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Cookeville, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
276.2 mi
Bartlett, TN
Quickest Drive
18m
Parragon, TN
Plan Around Cookeville, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cookeville, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cookeville, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cookeville, TN
Cookeville, TN to Bartlett, TN
Cookeville, TN to Cleveland, TN
Cookeville, TN to Knoxville, TN
Cookeville, TN to Franklin, TN
Cookeville, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Cookeville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Cookeville, TN to Nashville, TN
Cookeville, TN to Gallatin, TN
Cookeville, TN to Parragon, TN
Driving from Cookeville, TN
On average, trips departing from Cookeville, TN run 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 276 miles (5h 7m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cookeville, TN include Bartlett, TN (276.2 mi, 5h 7m), Cleveland, TN (104 mi, 2h 24m), Knoxville, TN (102.2 mi, 1h 55m), Franklin, TN (96.4 mi, 1h 49m), and Hendersonville, TN (81.7 mi, 1h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 100-mile trip from Cookeville, TN, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Cookeville, TN and 4 routes heading into Cookeville, TN, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 276 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cookeville, TN covers 276 miles and takes approximately 5h 7m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Cookeville, TN runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Cookeville, TN costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cookeville, TN include Bartlett, TN, Cleveland, TN, Knoxville, TN and Franklin, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cookeville, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
35,544
Median Income
$48,501
Median Home Value
$263,800
Median Age
29.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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