Origin
Lafayette, TN
Late night in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, TN to Oakdale, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, TN
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Oakdale, TN
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Trip Overview
Lafayette, TN to Oakdale, TN is 8.7 miles and takes about 22m via SR 52, Oakdale Road, and Hightower Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two Tennessee points. Expect a mixed drive, not an intense interstate experience, which means you'll get a feel for local roads without significant time loss. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking to connect two nearby locations efficiently, perhaps as part of a larger journey or for a simple local transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 52 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Oakdale Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Hightower Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| College Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Long Creek Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 52
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, TN and Oakdale, TN.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on TN 10; TN 261
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
3
Continue on TN 10
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
College Street
4
Turn slight right
332 ft
·
11 sec
5
Continue on SR 52
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 52
6
Turn right onto South Long Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Long Creek Road
7
Turn left onto Hightower Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hightower Road
8
Turn right onto Oakdale Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Oakdale Road
9
Arrive at destination
Oakdale Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Long Creek Road
Turn right onto South Long Creek Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Hightower Road
Turn left onto Hightower Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Oakdale Road
Turn right onto Oakdale Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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
Oakdale, TN
Late night in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
5:17 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
7 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
22m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 53% highway driving, blending faster sections with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on SR 52, providing a brief period of consistent travel. As you progress, the route will transition, likely moving from more open highway to potentially quieter, more winding local roads as you approach Oakdale. It’s not a monotonous journey, but rather a varied drive that keeps things interesting for its short duration.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on SR 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near South Long Creek Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lafayette, TN to Oakdale, TN is easy. At 22m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (South Long Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Hightower Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Oakdale Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on SR 52. 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 5.2 miles (South Long Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Hightower Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Oakdale Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakdale, 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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