How far is Rosswood, TN from Plainview, TN?

The driving distance from Rosswood, TN to Plainview, TN is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.6 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.78 mi
36.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.78 mi
Kilometers
36.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.6 mi
Kilometers
42.81 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Rosswood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosswood
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Plainview
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rosswood
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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Rosswood
13.3 mi
00h 14m
To Plainview
13.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Isabella Lane

    57 m · 7 sec · Isabella Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Buchanan, Epps Mill Road

    1262 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Epps Mill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Epps Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Epps Mill Road

    3119 ft · 2 min · Epps Mill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Plainview Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainview Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plainview Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
22.4 mi · 84%
Epps Mill Road
1.35 mi · 5%
Plainview Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Sam Ridley Parkway
1.22 mi · 5%
Buchanan
0.24 mi · 1%
Isabella Lane
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

21.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 14m from Rosswood
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Rosswood and 13.3 miles from Plainview.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro.

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosswood and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 22.78 mi (36.66 km).

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#1 Rosswood

Rosswood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9828400, -86.5536100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Plainview

#2 Plainview

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,184
Coordinates35.6997900, -86.3449900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.55378, 35.983021)
End: Plainview Road (-86.345125, 35.699797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 Rosswood and Plainview. The current time is 03:01:25.

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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.