Origin
McKenzie, TN
Late night in McKenzie on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKenzie, TN
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Bruceton, TN
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.8-mile drive from McKenzie to Bruceton, Tennessee, is easily manageable in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of the US, specifically within Tennessee for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the route's brevity. Given its short distance and minimal duration, no overnight stay is necessary. This trip is ideal for a quick local hop, offering a straightforward travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 22 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Broadway of America | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Drive North | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old McKenzie Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 70A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TN 22
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKenzie, TN and Bruceton, TN.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Continue on SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old McKenzie Road
4
Turn right onto TN 22
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 22
5
Continue on SR 22 Business
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 22 Business
6
Turn left onto US 70A
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Drive North
7
Take the exit onto US 70A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 70A
8
Continue on US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway of America
10
Continue on US 70
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 124 / Cedar Street
Turn left onto SR 124 / Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
TN 22
Turn right onto TN 22
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 70A
Take the exit onto US 70A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bruceton, TN
Late night in Bruceton on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
The drive features a mixed profile, with about 31% of your journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 6.6 miles along TN 22. You'll navigate through a combination of roads, including TN 22, Broadway of America, and Veterans Drive North. This blend means you'll experience both quicker highway sections and potentially more local road driving, offering a varied feel behind the wheel without being overly demanding.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on TN 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 early in the drive near SR 124 / Cedar Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN is easy. At 31m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 124 / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (TN 22): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 70A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on TN 22. 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: near the start (SR 124 / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (TN 22): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 70A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bruceton, 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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