How far is Bruceton, TN from McKenzie, TN?
The driving distance from Bruceton, TN to McKenzie, TN is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Carroll County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bruceton and McKenzie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bruceton and McKenzie.
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Start on Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
5.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1414 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Veterans Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Veterans Drive
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Old McKenzie Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruceton and McKenzie.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
6.66 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Bruceton and Sunny near McKenzie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bruceton to McKenzie?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Huntingdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Bruceton and 10.2 miles from McKenzie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bruceton and Sunny near McKenzie.
Stop Ideas Near Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bruceton and McKenzie. Straight-line distance: 16.64 mi (26.78 km).
#1 Bruceton
City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 36.0381200, -88.2444900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKenzie
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,303 |
| Coordinates | 36.1325600, -88.5186600 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Drive (-88.518853, 36.132647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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