How far is White Oak Flat, TN from Dickson, TN?
The driving distance from White Oak Flat, TN to Dickson, TN is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak Flat and Dickson.
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Start on the route
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto West College Street
17 m · 1 sec · West College Street
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0 m · 1 sec · West College Street
Car Route Details
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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.
Longest stretch
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7.61 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving White Oak Flat and Sunny near Dickson.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from White Oak Flat to Dickson?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from White Oak Flat and 6.8 miles from Dickson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Oak Flat and Sunny near Dickson.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Oak Flat and Dickson. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.81 km).
#1 White Oak Flat
White Oak Flat is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2117200, -87.2611200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickson
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 15,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.0770000, -87.3877900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: West College Street (-87.387913, 36.076908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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