How far is Deerwood, TN from Crab Orchard, TN?

The driving distance from Deerwood, TN to Crab Orchard, TN is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
14.96 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.82 mi
15.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.07 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crab Orchard
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in Deerwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerwood
2026-04-23T04:30
Arrive Crab Orchard
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deerwood
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Deerwood
7.5 mi
00h 08m
To Crab Orchard
7.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deerwood and Crab Orchard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerwood and Crab Orchard.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Mountain Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Smith Mountain Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Golliher Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Golliher Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockwood Airport Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rockwood Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Crab Orchard

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Market Street

    784 ft · 28 sec · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1009 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerwood and Crab Orchard.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockwood Airport Road
12.5 mi · 84%
Smith Mountain Road
1.33 mi · 9%
Golliher Road
0.77 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rockwood Airport Road

Take the ramp right

9.79 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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
00h 08m from Deerwood
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deerwood and Sunny near Crab Orchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deerwood to Crab Orchard?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Deerwood and 7.5 miles from Crab Orchard.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deerwood and Sunny near Crab Orchard.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerwood and Crab Orchard. Straight-line distance: 9.82 mi (15.81 km).

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#1 Deerwood

Deerwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9356300, -84.7055000
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crab Orchard

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

Population758
Coordinates35.9092400, -84.8780000
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Mountain Road (-84.705418, 35.935571)
End: Main Street (-84.878017, 35.909213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

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 Deerwood and Crab Orchard. The current time is 04:30:20.

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.