Origin
Cookeville, TN
Late night in Cookeville on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cookeville, TN to Parragon, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cookeville, TN
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Parragon, TN
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Trip Overview
Cookeville to Parragon is 7.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via East Spring Street and SR 111, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's ideal for a quick trip. Given its short distance, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a short leg between points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Spring Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 111 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Brotherton Mountain Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| East Wall Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Dixie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Parragon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Spring Street
— 1.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cookeville, TN and Parragon, TN.
1
Start on South Dixie Avenue
270 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Dixie Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 70N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Spring Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto SR 111
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 111
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
371 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Avenue South
9
Turn left onto East Wall Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wall Street
10
Continue on Brotherton Mountain Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brotherton Mountain Road
11
Turn right onto Parragon Road
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Parragon Road
12
Arrive at destination
Parragon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70N / East Spring Street
Turn left onto US 70N / East Spring Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 111
Merge onto SR 111
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
1st Avenue South
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Parragon, TN
Late night in Parragon on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a straightforward highway cruise. With only 21% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.8 miles on East Spring Street. As you progress, the road will shift from East Spring Street to SR 111, and finally West Main Street, offering a varied driving experience within a short span.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on East Spring Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 70N / East Spring Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 70N / East Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (SR 111): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Cookeville, TN
Full guide →Cookeville is a small city in north central Tennessee and home of Tennessee Tech University. Cookeville is the largest city in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.
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 18m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.8 miles on East Spring Street. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 70N / East Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (SR 111): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parragon, 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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