Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rutherford, TN
Kelly
Yorkville, TN
K
Rutherford to Yorkville is 10.9 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Dyer Highway and Yorkville Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration and primarily surface road profile, this is an easy drive that won't eat up much of your day. Plan for a quick and straightforward trip between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dyer Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Yorkville Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Trenton Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 45W | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| James Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Orr Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rutherford, TN and Yorkville, TN.
Start on TN 105
Turn left onto SR 105
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right
Turn left onto US 45W
Turn right onto Orr Road
Turn left onto James Road
Turn right onto SR 77
Continue on SR 77
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 105 / South Trenton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Orr Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto James Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 77 / Yorkville Highway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $5.26 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Rutherford on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
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 route is mostly surface roads, with only a 9% highway share. You'll experience about 4 miles on Dyer Highway before transitioning to surface streets like Yorkville Highway and South Trenton Street. Expect a more suburban or rural cruising feel rather than continuous high-speed travel. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is approximately 4 miles.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 105 / South Trenton Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 105 / South Trenton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Orr Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
101 ft
Highest Point
384 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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