This 25.4-mile drive from Plainview to Patterson in Tennessee is a quick trip, taking about 38 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on highways, with about 71% of the route utilizing major roads like I-24 and Old Fort Parkway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option. This route focuses on efficient travel within the Southeast region, connecting two points in TN with a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
10.6 mi
11m
Old Fort Parkway
7.4 mi
11m
Rehobath Road
2.3 mi
5m
Epps Mill Road
1.6 mi
3m
Plainview Road
1.3 mi
3m
Franklin Road
1.2 mi
1m
Murfreesboro Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Patterson Road
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview, TN and Patterson, TN.
1
Start on Plainview Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Plainview Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Epps Mill Road
3
Continue on Epps Mill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Epps Mill Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
5
Merge onto I 24
11 mi·11 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 78AToward SR 96 West: FranklinUse the right lane.
7
Continue on Old Fort Parkway
7.4 mi·11 min·Old Fort Parkway
8
Continue on SR 96
1.2 mi·1 min·Franklin Road
9
Continue on SR 96
0.5 mi·52 sec·Murfreesboro Road
10
Turn left onto Rehobath Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Rehobath Road
11
Turn left onto Patterson Road
31 ft·0 sec·Patterson Road
12
Arrive at destination
Patterson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Epps Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 24 West: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
5
3.1 mi into trip|~7m in|I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 West: Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78A
Toward SR 96 West: Franklin
3
23.1 mi into trip|~33m in|Rehobath Road
Turn left onto Rehobath Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$4.14
$8.28
premium
$4.72
$4.72
$9.43
diesel
$4.80
$4.80
$9.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.6
0
$2.67
$1.22
Efficient EV
6.4
0
$2.22
$1.02
EV Truck/SUV
10.2
0
$3.56
$1.63
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Plainview, TN
Late night
in Plainview on Monday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog
0 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:31PM EDT until July 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 12 at 9:47PM EDT until July 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Patterson, TN
Late night
in Patterson on Monday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:31PM EDT until July 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 12 at 9:47PM EDT until July 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 25.4-mile journey. With 71% of the drive on main roads like I-24, you'll encounter higher speeds and less frequent turns. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 10.6 miles on I-24. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like Old Fort Parkway and Rehobath Road, offering a slight variation before reaching your destination. This mix means you'll experience both efficient interstate travel and a brief taste of local Tennessee roadways.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Old Fort Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Epps Mill Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Plainview, TN to Patterson, TN is easy. At 38m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Epps Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.3 miles (Epps Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Patterson, TN before heading back.
