How far is Oak Grove, TN from Big Sandy, TN?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, TN to Big Sandy, TN is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Big Sandy.
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Start on Kingsport Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kingsport Highway
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Turn left onto Bobby Hicks Highway
5.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Hicks Highway
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Continue on Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road
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Continue on Bowmantown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bowmantown Road
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Turn right onto Providence Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Providence Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Big Sandy Road
1202 ft · 55 sec · Big Sandy Road
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Oak Grove and Big Sandy.
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.
Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road
Continue on Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road
5.66 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Big Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Big Sandy?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Spurgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Oak Grove and 8 miles from Big Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Big Sandy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Big Sandy. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.52 km).
#1 Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4117700, -82.4245900 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Sandy
Town in Benton County
| Population | 517 |
| Coordinates | 36.3087100, -82.5870900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.587102, 36.308621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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