How far is Plainview, TN from Ridgefield, TN?
The driving distance from Plainview, TN to Ridgefield, TN is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Ridgefield.
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Start on Plainview Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road
3119 ft · 1 min · Epps Mill Road
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Continue on Epps Mill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Epps Mill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 24 West: Nashville
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
2309 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Thompson Lane
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Thompson Lane
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Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sulphur Springs Road
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Turn right onto N Ranch Road
18 m · 7 sec · N Ranch Road
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Turn left onto North Ranch Road
831 ft · 37 sec · North Ranch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ranch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview and Ridgefield.
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.
I 24 West
Merge slight left
6.99 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Plainview and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Plainview and 9.4 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Plainview and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.05 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,184 |
| Coordinates | 35.6997900, -86.3449900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Ridgefield is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9167300, -86.4197100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-86.41971, 35.91673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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