How far is Estill Springs, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Estill Springs, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
22.43 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 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 Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Estill Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estill Springs
2026-04-18T19:22
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 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
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Estill Springs
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
Winchester
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Estill Springs
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Mount Carmel
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Estill Springs and Mount Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Estill Springs and Mount Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Decherd Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Dinah Shore Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dinah Shore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    2205 ft · 31 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · David Crockett Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rowe Gap Road

    74 m · 3 sec · Rowe Gap Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Rowe Gap Road

    1200 ft · 22 sec · Rowe Gap Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2594 ft · 34 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · David Crockett Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elora Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elora Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elora Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Estill Springs and Mount Carmel.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
David Crockett Highway
11.4 mi · 51%
Main Street
1.88 mi · 8%
Tullahoma Highway
1.84 mi · 8%
Decherd Boulevard
1.74 mi · 8%
South Main Street
1.66 mi · 7%
Dinah Shore Boulevard
1.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

David Crockett Highway

Continue on David Crockett Highway

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 14m from Estill Springs
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Estill Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Estill Springs to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Estill Springs and 11.2 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estill Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Estill Springs and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).

Estill Springs

#1 Estill Springs

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,040
Coordinates35.2706400, -86.1280400
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Franklin County, Indiana, United States

Population0
Coordinates35.0309200, -86.2761000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Estill Springs (-86.12804, 35.27064)
End: Mount Carmel (-86.2761, 35.03092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Estill Springs and Mount Carmel. The current time is 19:22:44.

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.