How far is South Carthage, TN from Cartwright, TN?
The driving distance from South Carthage, TN to Cartwright, TN is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Carthage and Cartwright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Carthage and Cartwright.
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Start on Cookeville Highway
2429 ft · 44 sec · Cookeville Highway
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Turn right onto Carthage Bridge
1569 ft · 38 sec · Carthage Bridge
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
674 ft · 21 sec · Dixon Springs Highway
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Continue on Main Street North
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Hartsville Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hartsville Pike
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Continue on Turkey Creek Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Turkey Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Defeated Creek Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Defeated Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Difficult Road
3.3 mi · 13 min · Difficult Road
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Turn right onto Carver Hollow Lane
36 m · 5 sec · Carver Hollow Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carver Hollow Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Carthage and Cartwright.
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.
Defeated Creek Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Defeated Creek Highway
4.43 mi · 00h 06m
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 South Carthage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cartwright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Carthage to Cartwright?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from South Carthage and 7.2 miles from Cartwright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Carthage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cartwright.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carthage.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Carthage and Cartwright. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.28 km).
#1 South Carthage
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 36.2420000, -85.9519300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cartwright
Cartwright is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3925600, -85.8699800 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cartwright (-85.86998, 36.39256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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