How far is Baxter, TN from Parragon, TN?
The driving distance from Baxter, TN to Parragon, TN is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baxter and Parragon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxter and Parragon.
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Start on Old Baxter Road
28 m · 4 sec · Old Baxter Road
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.3 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
638 ft · 11 sec · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 15 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Take the ramp left
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta
1545 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1546 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1435 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
113 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
1.5 km · 4 min · East Wall Street
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Continue on Brotherton Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Brotherton Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Parragon Road
33 m · 5 sec · Parragon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parragon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baxter and Parragon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gainesboro Highway
Merge slight left
7.93 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Baxter and Mostly Sunny near Parragon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baxter to Parragon?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Baxter and 8.6 miles from Parragon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baxter and Mostly Sunny near Parragon.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baxter and Parragon. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).
#1 Baxter
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.1536700, -85.6435900 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parragon
Parragon is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1942300, -85.4113600 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parragon (-85.41136, 36.19423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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