Origin
Bethel, TN
Morning in Bethel on Thursday
Local time
11:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN covers 25.4 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, Rudolph Road, State Route 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN covers 25.4 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 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 5.8 miles in near TN 54 / State Route 54.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN is easy. At 45m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (TN 54 / State Route 54): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (TN 54 / North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (TN 54 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TN 54 / State Route 54
At end of road, turn right onto TN 54 / State Route 54
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
TN 54 / North Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto TN 54 / North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
TN 54 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto TN 54 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 179 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 179 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Rudolph Road | 5.8 mi | 13m |
| State Route 54 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Thornton Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Grand Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, TN and Stanton, TN.
1
Start on Rudolph Road
5.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Rudolph Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto TN 54
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 54
3
Continue on TN 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Thornton Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto TN 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto TN 54
340 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on TN 54
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grand Avenue
8
Continue on US 70; US 79
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 70; US 79
9
Turn left onto SR 179
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Stanton, TN
Morning in Stanton on Thursday
Local time
11:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN covers 25.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, Rudolph Road, State Route 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Bethel, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN is easy. At 45m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (TN 54 / State Route 54): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (TN 54 / North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (TN 54 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bethel, TN to Stanton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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