How far is Saint Joseph, TN from Flatwoods, TN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, TN to Flatwoods, TN is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 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
22.97 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.29 mi
32.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.97 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 Flatwoods
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-15T21:18
Arrive Flatwoods
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM 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 Saint Joseph
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
Loretto
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Saint Joseph
11.5 mi
00h 14m
To Flatwoods
11.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Flatwoods.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Flatwoods.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    775 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gaines Street

    3099 ft · 1 min · East Gaines Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Buffalo Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Flatwoods Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Flatwoods Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flatwoods Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Flatwoods.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buffalo Road
4.02 mi · 18%
East Gaines Street
0.59 mi · 3%
Flatwoods Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
+2.7 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loretto
00h 14m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Flatwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Flatwoods?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 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?

Loretto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Saint Joseph and 11.5 miles from Flatwoods.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Flatwoods.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.65 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

Small town in Tennessee

Population824
Coordinates35.0361900, -87.5066900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Flatwoods

Flatwoods is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3006300, -87.3505700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-87.50669, 35.03619)
End: Flatwoods (-87.35057, 35.30063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 Saint Joseph and Flatwoods. The current time is 21:18:11.

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.