How far is Three Forks, TN from Cowan, TN?
The driving distance from Three Forks, TN to Cowan, TN is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Forks and Cowan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Cowan.
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Start on Keith Springs Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Keith Springs Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Keith Springs Mountain Road
2.2 mi · 8 min · Keith Springs Mountain Road
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Continue on Keith Springs Mountain Road
40 m · 10 sec · Keith Springs Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road
5 mi · 7 min · Rowe Gap Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Street West
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue North
3 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Forks and Cowan.
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.
Rowe Gap Road
Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road
5.02 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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Rain Showers Likely near Cowan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Cowan?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Three Forks and 7.8 miles from Cowan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Three Forks and Rain Showers Likely near Cowan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Cowan. Straight-line distance: 9.45 mi (15.21 km).
#1 Three Forks
Three Forks is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0523100, -86.1061000 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cowan
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 35.1645300, -86.0105400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland Street East (-86.010523, 35.164492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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