How far is Claxton, TN from Oak Ridge, TN?

The driving distance from Claxton, TN to Oak Ridge, TN is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.17 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.18 mi
14.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.17 mi
Kilometers
17.98 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Claxton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claxton
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Oak Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Claxton
10:00 PM EDT
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
Spring Hill
TN

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

From Claxton
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Oak Ridge
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Claxton and Oak Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claxton and Oak Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Highway

    124 m · 11 sec · Clinton Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Clinton Highway

    685 ft · 25 sec · Clinton Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edgemoor Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Edgemoor Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1891 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Oak Ridge Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Illinois Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Illinois Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Illinois Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claxton and Oak Ridge.

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edgemoor Road
6.38 mi · 57%
Oak Ridge Highway
2.65 mi · 24%
South Illinois Avenue
1.96 mi · 18%
Clinton Highway
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Edgemoor Road

Turn left onto Edgemoor Road

6 mi · 00h 11m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hill
00h 08m from Claxton
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claxton and Mostly Sunny near Oak Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claxton to Oak Ridge?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Claxton and 5.6 miles from Oak Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claxton and Mostly Sunny near Oak Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claxton and Oak Ridge. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.78 km).

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#1 Claxton

Claxton is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0417500, -84.1099200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Oak Ridge

#2 Oak Ridge

City in Tennessee, United States

Population29,340
Coordinates36.0103600, -84.2696400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: US 25W (-84.109962, 36.041723)
End: TN 62 (-84.269627, 36.010373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Claxton and Oak Ridge. The current time is 16:09:14.

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.