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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.14 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.25 mi
21.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.59 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parragon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in Baxter
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baxter
2026-04-19T07:39
Arrive Parragon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baxter
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Baxter
8.6 mi
00h 16m
To Parragon
8.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Baxter Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Old Baxter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway

    638 ft · 11 sec · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Gainesboro Highway

    539 ft · 15 sec · Gainesboro Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta

    1545 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1546 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1435 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    113 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Wall Street

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Wall Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Brotherton Mountain Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Brotherton Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Parragon Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Parragon Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gainesboro Highway
8.23 mi · 48%
West Main Street
1.35 mi · 8%
1st Avenue South
1.32 mi · 8%
Brotherton Mountain Road
1.28 mi · 7%
East Wall Street
0.96 mi · 6%
TN 111
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
00h 16m from Baxter
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baxter and Parragon. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).

Baxter

#1 Baxter

Town of the United States

Population1,543
Coordinates36.1536700, -85.6435900
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parragon

Parragon is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1942300, -85.4113600
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Baxter (-85.64359, 36.15367)
End: Parragon (-85.41136, 36.19423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Baxter and Parragon. The current time is 07:39:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.