How far is Burns, TN from White Oak Flat, TN?

The driving distance from Burns, TN to White Oak Flat, TN is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
18.21 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.31 mi
18.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.31 mi
Kilometers
18.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.31 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak Flat
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Burns
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive White Oak Flat
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM 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
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burns
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
Charlotte
TN

Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States

From Burns
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To White Oak Flat
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burns and White Oak Flat.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns and White Oak Flat.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stuart Street

    1 km · 1 min · Stuart Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 96

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  4. 4

    Turn left onto College Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Henslee Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Henslee Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1484 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns and White Oak Flat.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
6.89 mi · 38%
Spring Street
5.92 mi · 33%
Highway 96
2.15 mi · 12%
College Street
1.63 mi · 9%
Henslee Drive
0.7 mi · 4%
Stuart Street
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

6.89 mi · 00h 10m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 14m from Burns
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burns and Sunny near White Oak Flat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burns to White Oak Flat?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Burns and 9.1 miles from White Oak Flat.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burns and Sunny near White Oak Flat.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlotte, 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 Charlotte.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

51 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns and White Oak Flat. Straight-line distance: 11.31 mi (18.2 km).

Burns

#1 Burns

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

Population1,550
Coordinates36.0533900, -87.3125100
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
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#2 White Oak Flat

White Oak Flat is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2117200, -87.2611200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Burns (-87.31251, 36.05339)
End: White Oak Flat (-87.26112, 36.21172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burns and White Oak Flat. The current time is 22:37:08.

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.