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Trip from Piperton, TN to Macon, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

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Downtown Piperton, TN, TN

Piperton, TN

Frank Cone

Downtown Macon, TN, TN

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 2

2 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

$2.05 one way

$4.11 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.27 $4.53
premium $4.72 $2.58 $5.16
diesel $4.80 $2.62 $5.25

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Piperton, TN

Morning in Piperton on Sunday

Local time

11:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 5 to 10 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 16 at 4:36AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 16 at 3:35AM CDT until July 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Destination

Macon, TN

Morning in Macon on Sunday

Local time

11:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 0 to 10 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 16 at 4:36AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 16 at 3:35AM CDT until July 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

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

1 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

23m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

460 ft 316 ft

Total Climb

190 ft

Total Descent

149 ft

Highest Point

460 ft

~8.9 mi in

Elevation Range

144 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Mensi's Dairy Bar

Restaurant

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cafe Piazza

Restaurant

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

Restaurant

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Morton Museum of Collierville History

Museum

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Collierville, TN

Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00

Visit website

Memphis and Charleston Railroad

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Piperton, TN

Full guide →

Arriving in Macon, TN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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