How far is Plainview, TN from Oakwood, TN?

The driving distance from Plainview, TN to Oakwood, TN is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.95 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.46 mi
8.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.46 mi
Kilometers
8.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.95 mi
Kilometers
12.79 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Plainview
Thu, Apr 16, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainview
2026-04-16T05:09
Arrive Oakwood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plainview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bell Buckle
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Plainview
4 mi
00h 06m
To Oakwood
4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Oakwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Oakwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Plainview Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Plainview Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hoover Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hoover Gap Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Meadows Drive

    833 ft · 37 sec · Oak Meadows Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Fieldcrest Drive

    153 m · 22 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview and Oakwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoover Gap Road
4.29 mi · 54%
Shelbyville Highway
3.39 mi · 43%
Oak Meadows Drive
0.16 mi · 2%
Fieldcrest Drive
0.1 mi · 1%
Plainview Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

3.39 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Buckle
00h 06m from Plainview
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Plainview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Oakwood?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Plainview and 4 miles from Oakwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Plainview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bell Buckle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Buckle.

BUS

Nashville, TN

73 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 5.46 mi (8.78 km).

Plainview

#1 Plainview

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,184
Coordinates35.6997900, -86.3449900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7606200, -86.4069400
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Plainview (-86.34499, 35.69979)
End: Oakwood (-86.40694, 35.76062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.11
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.06 $2.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.19 $2.38
Premium $4.65 $1.30 $2.61
Diesel $5.30 $1.49 $2.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainview and Oakwood. The current time is 05:09:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.