How far is Oliver Springs, TN from Dodson, TN?
The driving distance from Oliver Springs, TN to Dodson, TN is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oliver Springs and Dodson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs and Dodson.
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Start on Winter Gap Road
1153 ft · 42 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street
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Turn left onto Patton Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · Patton Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roane State Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Roane State Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roane State Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oliver Springs and Dodson.
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.
Harriman Highway
Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 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.
Rain Showers leaving Oliver Springs and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dodson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oliver Springs to Dodson?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Oliver Springs and 10.6 miles from Dodson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
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 Rain Showers around Oliver Springs and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dodson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oliver Springs and Dodson. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).
#1 Oliver Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 36.0445200, -84.3443700 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodson
Dodson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8764600, -84.6166000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodson (-84.6166, 35.87646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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