Origin
Stanton, TN
Late night in Stanton on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanton, TN to Bethel, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanton, TN
Kelly
Bethel, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Stanton, TN to Bethel, TN is 25.4 miles and takes about 45m via US 70, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Tennessee. The drive offers a mixed experience, primarily utilizing highways but with some local road sections. It's an easy, straightforward journey perfect for a quick hop between destinations. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Rudolph Road | 5.8 mi | 13m |
| State Route 54 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Thornton Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Grand Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton, TN and Bethel, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
76 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on SR 179
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 70; US 79
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 70; US 79
4
Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grand Avenue
5
Turn right onto TN 54
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto TN 54
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
7
Continue on TN 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
8
Turn left onto TN 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Thornton Road
9
Continue on TN 54
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 54
10
Turn left onto Rudolph Road
5.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Rudolph Road
11
Arrive at destination
Rudolph Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 179 / West Main Street
Continue onto SR 179 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70; US 79
Turn right onto US 70; US 79
Navigation decision point
3
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TN 54 / West Main Street
Turn right onto TN 54 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
TN 54 / North Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto TN 54 / North Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Rudolph Road
Turn left onto Rudolph Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Bethel, TN
Late night in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
5 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
45m 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 features a 60% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 45 minutes on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.7 miles along US 70, offering a consistent pace. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between more open highway segments and potentially some local roads as you approach Bethel. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complex turns, allowing for comfortable travel.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near SR 179 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stanton, TN to Bethel, TN is easy. At 45m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 179 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 70; US 79): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (TN 54 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 70. 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: near the start (SR 179 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 70; US 79): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (TN 54 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel, 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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