How far is Jamestown, TN from Oakwood, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
16.35 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.31 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-16T05:21
Arrive Oakwood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Jamestown
8.2 mi
00h 11m
To Oakwood
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Oakwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Oakwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    2127 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville

    3033 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Shelbyville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oak Meadows Drive

    761 ft · 33 sec · Oak Meadows Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Fieldcrest Drive

    153 m · 22 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Oakwood.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
6.83 mi · 42%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.87 mi · 24%
South Church Street
2.41 mi · 15%
Shelbyville Highway
1.12 mi · 7%
US 231 South
0.57 mi · 4%
Leanna Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

5.75 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 11m from Jamestown
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jamestown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Oakwood?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Jamestown and 8.1 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jamestown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.83 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7606200, -86.4069400
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-86.42388, 35.9384)
End: Oakwood (-86.40694, 35.76062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Oakwood. The current time is 05:21:36.

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.