How far is Cookeville, TN from Parragon, TN?
The driving distance from Cookeville, TN to Parragon, TN is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cookeville and Parragon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cookeville and Parragon.
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Start on South Dixie Avenue
82 m · 19 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Spring Street
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Take the ramp left
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1546 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1435 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
113 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
1.5 km · 4 min · East Wall Street
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Continue on Brotherton Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Brotherton Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Parragon Road
33 m · 5 sec · Parragon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parragon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cookeville and Parragon.
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.
East Spring Street
Turn left onto East Spring Street
1.81 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cookeville 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 Cookeville to Parragon?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Cookeville and 3.9 miles from Parragon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cookeville and Mostly Sunny near Parragon.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
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 Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cookeville and Parragon. Straight-line distance: 5.48 mi (8.82 km).
#1 Cookeville
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 35,060 |
| Coordinates | 36.1628400, -85.5016400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parragon
Parragon is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1942300, -85.4113600 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parragon (-85.41136, 36.19423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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