How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Decherd, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Decherd, TN is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Decherd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Decherd.
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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
2844 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road
1264 ft · 21 sec · Rowe Gap Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward David Crockett Highway
11 m · 1 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto David Crockett Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · David Crockett Highway
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Southwest
2071 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
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Take the exit left toward South College Street
88 m · 7 sec · South College Street
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Turn right onto Dinah Shore Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dinah Shore Boulevard
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Continue on Decherd Boulevard
1704 ft · 27 sec · Decherd Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
101 m · 15 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 Mount Carmel and Decherd.
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 Decherd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Decherd?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 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 9.3 miles from Mount Carmel and 11.8 miles from Decherd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 Decherd.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Decherd. Straight-line distance: 16.62 mi (26.75 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Town in Franklin County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0309200, -86.2761000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decherd
City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,372 |
| Coordinates | 35.2098000, -86.0794300 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.0795, 35.209758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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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