Cookeville, TN Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Cookeville, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 124 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Cookeville, TN spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

276.2 mi

Bartlett, TN

Quickest Drive

1h 21m

Nashville, TN

Plan Around Cookeville, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Cookeville, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cleveland, TN to Cookeville, TN 103.9 mi · 2h 25m Chattanooga, TN to Cookeville, TN 98 mi · 2h 4m Hendersonville, TN to Cookeville, TN 82.9 mi · 1h 40m Murfreesboro, TN to Cookeville, TN 80.3 mi · 1h 33m

Continue From Cookeville, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Cookeville, TN to Bartlett, TN 276.2 mi · 5h 7m Cookeville, TN to Cleveland, TN 104 mi · 2h 24m Cookeville, TN to Knoxville, TN 102.1 mi · 1h 38m Cookeville, TN to Chattanooga, TN 98.3 mi · 1h 40m

Trips from Cookeville, TN

Cookeville, TN to Bartlett, TN

276.2 mi 5h 7m

Cookeville, TN to Cleveland, TN

104 mi 2h 24m

Cookeville, TN to Knoxville, TN

102.1 mi 1h 38m

Cookeville, TN to Chattanooga, TN

98.3 mi 1h 40m

Cookeville, TN to Hendersonville, TN

81.7 mi 1h 40m

Cookeville, TN to Nashville, TN

80.2 mi 1h 21m

Driving from Cookeville, TN

On average, trips departing from Cookeville, TN run 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 18m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 276 miles (5h 7m), while the shortest is just 80 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Cookeville, TN include Bartlett, TN (276.2 mi, 5h 7m), Cleveland, TN (104 mi, 2h 24m), Knoxville, TN (102.1 mi, 1h 38m), Chattanooga, TN (98.3 mi, 1h 40m), and Hendersonville, TN (81.7 mi, 1h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 124-mile trip from Cookeville, TN, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Cookeville, TN and 5 routes heading into Cookeville, TN, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 80 to 276 miles.

The longest mapped route from Cookeville, TN covers 276 miles and takes approximately 5h 7m. Shorter options start at just 80 miles.

The average route from Cookeville, TN runs about 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 124-mile trip from Cookeville, TN costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Cookeville, TN include Bartlett, TN, Cleveland, TN, Knoxville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.