Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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.
Hohenwald, TN
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Oak Grove, TN
Skyler Ewing
Hohenwald, TN to Oak Grove, TN is 7.6 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Buffalo Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for quick trips or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll be on local roads for the entirety of this drive, so expect a more grounded experience than highway travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| South Park Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald, TN and Oak Grove, TN.
Start on US 412
Turn left onto SR 20; SR 48
Turn left onto TN 20
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 99
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 20; SR 48 / South Park Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto TN 20 / East 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 99 / Buffalo Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| premium | $4.73 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.99 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $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
Night in Hohenwald on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
Destination
Night in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles on Buffalo Road. You'll be navigating through local streets like Buffalo Road, South Park Street, and East 4th Avenue, so anticipate typical surface road conditions and speeds.
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 early in the drive near SR 20; SR 48 / South Park Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 20; SR 48 / South Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 20 / East 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 99 / Buffalo Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
325 ft
Highest Point
975 ft
Elevation Range
276 ft
Founded 1878
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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