How far is Ardmore, TN from Pulaski, TN?

The driving distance from Ardmore, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.34 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.73 mi
28.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.34 mi
Kilometers
31.13 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Sat, Apr 11, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Sat, Apr 11, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-11T04:42
Arrive Pulaski
Sat, Apr 11, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elkton
TN

Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Ardmore
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Pulaski
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Pulaski.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Pulaski.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 7

    1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Pulaski.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 7
17.4 mi · 90%
Main Street
1.94 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 7

Continue straight

17.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkton
00h 14m from Ardmore
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Pulaski?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Ardmore and 9.7 miles from Pulaski.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Pulaski.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 17.73 mi (28.54 km).

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#1 Ardmore

Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Pulaski. The current time is 04:42:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.