How far is Martin, TN from Sandhill, TN?

The driving distance from Martin, TN to Sandhill, TN is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
15.27 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.26 mi
21.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.26 mi
Kilometers
21.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.58 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandhill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Martin
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Sandhill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Martin
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
Dresden
TN

Town in the U.

From Martin
7.6 mi
00h 16m
To Sandhill
7.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Martin and Sandhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martin and Sandhill.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lindell Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Green Field Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Green Field Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    98 m · 15 sec · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bynum Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Bynum Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sand Hill Lane

    1.3 km · 3 min · Sand Hill Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sand Hill Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Sand Hill Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin and Sandhill.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
8.92 mi · 58%
Bynum Road
2.87 mi · 19%
Green Field Highway
2.59 mi · 17%
Sand Hill Lane
0.78 mi · 5%
Liberty Road
0.06 mi
Sand Hill Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

5.7 mi · 00h 08m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dresden
00h 16m from Martin
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Martin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sandhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martin to Sandhill?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Dresden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Martin and 7.6 miles from Sandhill.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Martin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sandhill.

Stop Ideas Near Dresden

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

30 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

54 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

86 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Sandhill. Straight-line distance: 13.26 mi (21.34 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sandhill

Sandhill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2292300, -88.6589400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Martin (-88.85034, 36.3434)
End: Sandhill (-88.65894, 36.22923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.07
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.04 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.30 $4.59
Premium $4.65 $2.51 $5.03
Diesel $5.30 $2.86 $5.73

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 Martin and Sandhill. The current time is 03:01:54.

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.