How far is Lafayette, TN from Oakdale, TN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Oakdale, TN is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Oakdale.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
32 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Continue on College Street
2420 ft · 49 sec · College Street
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Turn slight right
101 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South Long Creek Road
715 ft · 36 sec · South Long Creek Road
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Turn left onto Hightower Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Hightower Road
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Turn right onto Oakdale Road
2.2 mi · 8 min · Oakdale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakdale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Oakdale.
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.
College Street
Continue straight
4.65 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Lafayette and 4.3 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland
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 Westmoreland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 6.12 mi (9.85 km).
#1 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Human settlement in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 36.5644900, -86.1224900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-86.12249, 36.56449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
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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