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Trip from Gassaway, TN to Woodbury, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

11.2 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

unincorporated community in Cannon County, Tennessee

Gassaway, TN

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Downtown Woodbury, TN, TN

Woodbury, TN

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Trip Overview

Gassaway to Woodbury is 11.2 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Gassaway Road and McMinnville Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Tennessee, making it a quick hop between two points. You'll mostly be on surface roads, so don't expect a high-speed dash. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous drive or as a brief segment within a larger Tennessee road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gassaway Road 10.1 mi 15m
McMinnville Highway 0.6 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Gassaway Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Gassaway Road — 10.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gassaway, TN and Woodbury, TN.

1

Start on Gassaway Main Street

204 ft · 13 sec · Gassaway Main Street
2

Continue on Gassaway Main Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Gassaway Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 53

10 mi · 15 min · Gassaway Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 70S; SR 53

0.6 mi · 1 min · McMinnville Highway
5

Continue on US 70S; SR 53

0.2 mi · 44 sec · East Main Street
6

Arrive at destination

US 70S

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.3 — 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 | SR 53 / Gassaway Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 53 / Gassaway Road

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 70S; SR 53 / McMinnville Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 70S; SR 53 / McMinnville Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.75 one way

$3.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.92 $3.85
premium $4.89 $2.16 $4.31
diesel $5.61 $2.47 $4.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.18 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Gassaway, TN

Late night in Gassaway on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, TN

Late night in Woodbury on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

22 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 10.1 miles along Gassaway Road. As you navigate through Gassaway and towards Woodbury, expect to be on local roads like Gassaway Road, McMinnville Highway, and East Main Street. You'll notice the pace is generally slower, typical of cruising through rural Tennessee.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Gassaway Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 53 / Gassaway Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gassaway, TN to Woodbury, TN is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 53 / Gassaway Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 70S; SR 53 / McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,033 ft 651 ft

Total Climb

390 ft

Total Descent

323 ft

Highest Point

1,033 ft

~4.8 mi in

Elevation Range

383 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Gassaway Road. 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 (SR 53 / Gassaway Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 70S; SR 53 / McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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