Origin
Ardmore, TN
Morning in Ardmore on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, TN to Pulaski, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, TN
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Pulaski, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip through the Tennessee countryside, the 19.3-mile drive from Ardmore to Pulaski is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that leaves you with plenty of time at your destination. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. Since both towns are located in the Southeast, you will find a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive. Because the trip is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive into multiple days. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 17.1 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 7 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 17.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, TN and Pulaski, TN.
1
Start on TN 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on TN 7
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 7
3
Continue on US 31
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 31
4
Arrive at destination
US 31
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pulaski, TN
Morning in Pulaski on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused highway experience, as 90% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 31, which accounts for a 17.1-mile stretch of the trip. The transition from US 31 into Main Street and State Highway 7 as you approach Pulaski provides a clear shift from open road to local access. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent pace that favors direct travel over winding secondary roads. This drive is characterized by its high highway share, ensuring a smooth and predictable ride from start to finish.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ardmore, TN to Pulaski, TN is easy. At 28m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ardmore, TN to Pulaski, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pulaski, TN
Full guide →Founded 1809
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on US 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ardmore, TN to Pulaski, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pulaski, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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