How far is Oak Ridge, TN from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge, TN to Rocky Top, TN is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 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 EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and Rocky Top.
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Start on North Illinois Avenue
10 m · 5 sec · North Illinois Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
6.7 mi · 12 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lake City Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Lake City Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1383 ft · 24 sec · South Main Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Ridge and Rocky Top.
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.
Lake City Highway
Continue on Lake City Highway
6.92 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 Ridge and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Oak Ridge and 9.9 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Ridge and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 15.71 mi (25.28 km).
#1 Oak Ridge
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 36.0103600, -84.2696400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.63 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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