How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Cowan, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Cowan, TN is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Cowan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Cowan.
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Start on Elora Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elora Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto David Crockett Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Street West
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue North
3 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel and Cowan.
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.
David Crockett Highway
Turn right onto David Crockett Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cowan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Cowan?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Mount Carmel and 10.4 miles from Cowan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cowan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Cowan. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.36 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Town in Franklin County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0309200, -86.2761000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cowan
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 35.1645300, -86.0105400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland Street East (-86.010523, 35.164492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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