How far is Jonesborough, TN from Oak Grove, TN?
The driving distance from Jonesborough, TN to Oak Grove, TN is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 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 EDT.
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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.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesborough and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesborough and Oak Grove.
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Start on North Cherokee Street
1110 ft · 32 sec · North Cherokee Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard
2093 ft · 42 sec · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Boones Creek Road
7.5 mi · 15 min · Boones Creek Road
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Turn left onto North Roan Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Roan Street
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Continue on Kingsport Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingsport Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingsport Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesborough and Oak Grove.
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.
Boones Creek Road
Turn left onto Boones Creek Road
7.47 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Jonesborough and Sunny near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesborough to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Jonesborough and 4.9 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesborough and Sunny near Oak Grove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 km).
#1 Jonesborough
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 5,765 |
| Coordinates | 36.2942700, -82.4734800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4117700, -82.4245900 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-82.42459, 36.41177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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