How far is Macon, TN from Piperton, TN?
The driving distance from Macon, TN to Piperton, TN is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Piperton.
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Start on Macon Drive
956 ft · 22 sec · Macon Drive
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Turn right onto Rossville Road
8.5 mi · 14 min · Rossville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2674 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1032 ft · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Piperton.
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.
Rossville Road
Turn right onto Rossville Road
8.52 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Piperton?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Macon and 7 miles from Piperton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Stop Ideas Near Rossville
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 Rossville.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Piperton. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 km).
#1 Macon
Macon is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1531400, -89.4898000 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piperton
Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.0450900, -89.6217500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: TN 196 (-89.621672, 35.045084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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