How far is Monterey, TN from Parragon, TN?
The driving distance from Monterey, TN to Parragon, TN is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monterey and Parragon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey and Parragon.
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Start on South Holly Street
1 km · 57 sec · South Holly Street
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Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway
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Take the ramp right
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70N: Cookeville
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70N: Cookeville
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Spring Street
3186 ft · 54 sec · East Spring Street
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Turn right onto Dry Valley Road South
1.5 mi · 4 min · Dry Valley Road South
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Turn right onto Buck Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Parragon Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Parragon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parragon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monterey and Parragon.
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.
Monterey Highway
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Monterey and Mostly Sunny near Parragon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monterey to Parragon?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Monterey and 8.8 miles from Parragon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Monterey and Mostly Sunny near Parragon.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
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 Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Parragon. Straight-line distance: 8.61 mi (13.85 km).
#1 Monterey
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,889 |
| Coordinates | 36.1475600, -85.2683000 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parragon
Parragon is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1942300, -85.4113600 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parragon (-85.41136, 36.19423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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