Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
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
Kelly
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Cookeville, TN and Parragon, TN.
Start on South Dixie Avenue
Turn left onto US 70N
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 111
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Turn left onto East Wall Street
Continue on Brotherton Mountain Road
Turn right onto Parragon Road
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto US 70N / East Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto SR 111
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cookeville on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Parragon on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
360 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
1,421 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
359 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-06:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 06:00-20:00
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: steak_house
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cookeville, TN
Cuisine: lunch
Hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteArtwork
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Wayside_cross
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1854
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1988
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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