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

The driving distance from Charlotte, TN to White Oak Flat, TN is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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
5.8 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.99 mi
8.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.99 mi
Kilometers
8.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.8 mi
Kilometers
9.34 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak Flat
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T04:43
Arrive White Oak Flat
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
White Bluff
TN

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Charlotte
2.9 mi
00h 04m
To White Oak Flat
2.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spencer Alley

    10 m · 3 sec · Spencer Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte 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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
5.8 mi · 100%
Spencer Alley
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Turn right onto Spring Street

5.8 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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bluff
00h 04m from Charlotte
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to White Oak Flat?

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

White Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Charlotte and 2.9 miles from White Oak Flat.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Bluff

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

49 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and White Oak Flat. Straight-line distance: 4.99 mi (8.03 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,610
Coordinates36.1772800, -87.3397300
Altitude198
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: Charlotte (-87.33973, 36.17728)
End: White Oak Flat (-87.26112, 36.21172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.78 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.42 gal · 1.56 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.65 $0.98 $1.95
Diesel $5.30 $1.11 $2.23

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 Charlotte and White Oak Flat. The current time is 04:43:25.

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.