Origin
Oak Ridge, TN
Morning in Oak Ridge on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Ridge, TN to Claxton, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
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.
Oak Ridge, TN
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Claxton, TN
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Trip Overview
Oak Ridge to Claxton is 11.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Edgemoor Road and Oak Ridge Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. It's a drive that involves a fair number of turns, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a straightforward highway journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edgemoor Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Oak Ridge Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Illinois Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Edgemoor Road
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge, TN and Claxton, TN.
1
Start on TN 62
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Illinois Avenue
2
Continue on SR 62
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
3
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn straight onto SR 170
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Edgemoor Road
5
Turn straight
343 ft
·
9 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 4.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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.
Destination
Claxton, TN
Morning in Claxton on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with no highway miles contributing to the total. You'll primarily navigate on Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge Highway, and North Illinois Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Edgemoor Road. Expect a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation rather than settling into a long, monotonous highway cruise. The route will feel like a series of connected local streets and roads.
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: 5.9 mi on Edgemoor Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Ridge, TN to Claxton, TN is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.1 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 5.9 miles on Edgemoor 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claxton, 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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