Origin
Crossville, TN
Late night in Crossville on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crossville, TN to Deerwood, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crossville, TN
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Deerwood, TN
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Trip Overview
Crossville, TN to Deerwood, TN is 25.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 40 and US 70, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and Tennessee, making it a straightforward connection. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, so expect efficient travel time. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a larger trip, offering minimal travel disruption. You'll find it's a practical choice for getting between these two points with little fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 18 mi | 19m |
| US 70 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Rockwood Airport Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Smith Mountain Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Golliher Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Peavine Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| SR 299 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 18 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, TN and Deerwood, TN.
1
Start on US 127
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 70; SR 101
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 70; SR 101
3
Enter roundabout onto Peavine Road
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Peavine Road
4
Continue on Peavine Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Peavine Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 40
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit onto SR 299
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 299
Toward TN 299 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 299
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Airport Road
9
Turn left onto Golliher Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Golliher Road
10
Turn right onto Smith Mountain Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Smith Mountain Road
11
Arrive at destination
Smith Mountain Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70; SR 101
Turn left onto US 70; SR 101
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Peavine Road
Enter roundabout onto Peavine Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 299
Take the exit onto SR 299 toward TN 299 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward TN 299 North
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 299 / Rockwood Airport Road
Turn left onto SR 299 / Rockwood Airport Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Deerwood, TN
Late night in Deerwood on Sunday
Local time
2:36 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
1 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
37m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the drive utilizing high-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial 18-mile stretch on I 40, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to US 70 and then Rockwood Airport Road, the character may shift, but the overall profile remains efficient. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes covering ground quickly over leisurely exploration. The roads are designed for smooth, uninterrupted travel for the majority of the journey.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 70; SR 101.
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 37m 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 0.2 miles (US 70; SR 101): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Peavine Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on I 40. 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 0.2 miles (US 70; SR 101): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Peavine Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deerwood, 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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