How far is Parragon, TN from Baxter, TN?
The driving distance from Parragon, TN to Baxter, TN is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parragon and Baxter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parragon and Baxter.
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Start on Parragon Road
33 m · 8 sec · Parragon Road
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Turn left onto Brotherton Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Brotherton Mountain Road
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Continue on East Wall Street
1.5 km · 4 min · East Wall Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
113 m · 16 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1435 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
139 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp left
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
638 ft · 14 sec · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1.3 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto Old Baxter Road
28 m · 2 sec · Old Baxter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Baxter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parragon and Baxter.
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.
East 10th Street
Merge slight left
7.86 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parragon and Rain Showers Likely near Baxter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parragon to Baxter?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Parragon and 8.8 miles from Baxter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parragon and Rain Showers Likely near Baxter.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parragon and Baxter. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).
#1 Parragon
Parragon is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1942300, -85.4113600 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baxter
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.1536700, -85.6435900 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Baxter Road (-85.643574, 36.153647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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