Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parrottsville, TN
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Lanceville, TN
arnaud audoin
Parrottsville to Lanceville is 28.7 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Dixie Highway and River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. You'll mostly be on surface roads, making it a relaxed drive. With only one recommended day, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger Tennessee road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| River Road | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| SR 340 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 25 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Parrottsville Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Parrottsville, TN and Lanceville, TN.
Start on SR 340
Turn right onto SR 340
Turn left onto US 25; US 70
Turn left onto US 25; US 70
Continue on US 25; US 70
Turn left onto River Road
Continue on River Road
Turn straight
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 340
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 25; US 70 / Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto River Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.73 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| diesel | $5.99 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Parrottsville on Sunday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Night in Lanceville on Sunday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive is predominantly surface roads, with only about 20% on highways. You'll experience a 15.7-mile stretch on Dixie Highway, which is the longest continuous section before transitioning to other roads like River Road and SR 340. Expect a more rural cruising feel for the majority of this trip, rather than continuous urban merging or dense exits.
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 0.1 miles in near SR 340.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parrottsville, TN to Lanceville, TN is easy. At 51m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 340): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 25; US 70 / Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
592 ft
Total Descent
531 ft
Highest Point
1,580 ft
~20.5 mi in
Elevation Range
446 ft
Founded 1769
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). 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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