Origin
Piperton, TN
Late night in Piperton on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piperton, TN to Macon, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piperton, TN
Frank Cone
Macon, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Piperton, TN to Macon, TN is 13.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Rossville Road and TN 57, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Tennessee. Given its brief duration, it’s a straightforward drive with minimal planning needed, perfect for a quick local excursion or a connecting leg to a larger journey. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so keep an eye on your surroundings as the road conditions change.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rossville Road | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| TN 57 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| TN 196 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Macon Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rossville Road
— 8.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piperton, TN and Macon, TN.
1
Start on TN 196
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
TN 196
2
Turn right onto TN 57
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 57
3
Continue on SR 194
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on TN 194
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Rossville Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 193; SR 194
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Macon Drive
6
Arrive at destination
SR 193; SR 194
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 57
Turn right onto TN 57
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 193; SR 194 / Macon Drive
At end of road, turn left onto SR 193; SR 194 / Macon Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Macon, TN
Late night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
4 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
23m 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 bag, with about 34% of it being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along Rossville Road, offering a solid segment of uninterrupted travel. As you transition from Rossville Road to TN 57 and then Main Street, expect the road's character to evolve. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it a purely rural byway; rather, it’s a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding, allowing you to experience a bit of both driving environments.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Rossville Road.
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 around 0.2 miles in near TN 57.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Piperton, TN to Macon, TN is easy. At 23m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (TN 57): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (SR 193; SR 194 / Macon Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Rossville 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (TN 57): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (SR 193; SR 194 / Macon Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macon, 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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