Origin
Pulaski, TN
Afternoon in Pulaski on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pulaski, TN to Minor Hill, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pulaski, TN
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Minor Hill, TN
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
Pulaski, TN to Minor Hill, TN is 13.6 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Minor Hill Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a straightforward local trip. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll find the drive simple and direct, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Hill Highway | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| West College Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minor Hill Highway
— 12.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski, TN and Minor Hill, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto TN 11
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West College Street
3
Turn left onto TN 11
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South 7th Street
4
Continue on TN 11
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Minor Hill Highway
5
Arrive at destination
TN 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 0.7 — 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 11 / West College Street
Turn right onto TN 11 / West College Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TN 11 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto TN 11 / South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
Minor Hill, TN
Afternoon in Minor Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
17 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
20m 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 trip covers 13.6 miles primarily on surface roads. You'll be on Minor Hill Highway for the longest stretch, a segment of 12.7 miles. There's no highway driving involved, so expect a consistent pace on local streets like West College Street and North 1st Street. The drive will feel like cruising through small-town Tennessee, with frequent intersections and neighborhood scenery.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Minor Hill Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.2 miles in near TN 11 / West College Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pulaski, TN to Minor Hill, TN is easy. At 20m with 0% 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 11 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (TN 11 / South 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Pulaski, TN
Full guide →Founded 1809
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 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 12.7 miles on Minor Hill Highway. 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 11 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (TN 11 / South 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minor Hill, 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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