Origin
Auburntown, TN
Evening in Auburntown on Friday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburntown, TN to Gassaway, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburntown, TN
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Gassaway, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 13.7-mile drive from Auburntown to Gassaway, Tennessee, will only take about 21 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. You'll primarily navigate East Poplar Bluff Road, SR 53, and Nashville Highway, with about 34% of the journey on highways. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, not requiring an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. Both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this easy Tennessee jaunt.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a highway share of 34%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on East Poplar Bluff Road. This journey isn't a monotonous highway slog; rather, it offers a blend of faster road sections and more local thoroughfares. You'll experience varying road types as you progress, moving from one main road to the next without extended periods on any single type of surface.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Poplar Bluff Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near US 70; SR 53; SR 96 / Nashville Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburntown, TN to Gassaway, TN is easy. At 21m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (US 70; SR 53; SR 96 / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (Gassaway Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Gassaway Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 70; SR 53; SR 96 / Nashville Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; SR 53; SR 96 / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Gassaway Main Street
Turn left onto Gassaway Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Gassaway Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Gassaway Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Poplar Bluff Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| SR 53 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Nashville Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gassaway Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Poplar Bluff Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburntown, TN and Gassaway, TN.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 96
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
East Poplar Bluff Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; SR 53; SR 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Nashville Highway
4
Continue on SR 53
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 53
5
Turn left onto Gassaway Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gassaway Main Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Gassaway Main Street
204 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gassaway Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
Gassaway Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gassaway, TN
Evening in Gassaway on Friday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburntown, TN to Gassaway, TN covers 13.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Poplar Bluff Road, SR 53, Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Auburntown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Auburntown, TN to Gassaway, TN is easy. At 21m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (US 70; SR 53; SR 96 / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (Gassaway Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Gassaway Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Auburntown, TN to Gassaway, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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