How far is Sweetwater, TN from Oak Grove, TN?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to Oak Grove, TN is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Oak Grove.
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Start on Trace Creek Road
610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Waynesboro Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Continue on South Park Street
2127 ft · 40 sec · South Park Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
1420 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Buffalo Road
7 mi · 12 min · Buffalo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and Oak Grove.
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.
Buffalo Road
Keep slight right to continue on Buffalo Road
6.95 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Hohenwald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Sweetwater and 6.5 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Sweetwater and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Oak Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Hohenwald
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 Hohenwald.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Tennessee
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.4973000, -87.6319700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4548000, -87.5389100 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-87.53891, 35.4548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
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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