Origin
Claxton, TN
Evening in Claxton on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claxton, TN to Oak Ridge, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Ridge, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Claxton, TN to Oak Ridge, TN covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge Highway, South Illinois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Edgemoor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.6 miles from Claxton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edgemoor Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 170 / Edgemoor Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 170 / Edgemoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.6 miles (SR 62 / Oak Ridge Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 170 / Edgemoor Road
Turn left onto SR 170 / Edgemoor Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 62 / Oak Ridge Highway
Merge onto SR 62 / Oak Ridge Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edgemoor Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Oak Ridge Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Illinois Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Illinois Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Edgemoor Road
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claxton, TN and Oak Ridge, TN.
1
Start on US 25W
407 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clinton Highway
2
Continue on US 25W
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Clinton Highway
3
Turn left onto SR 170
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Edgemoor Road
4
Take the ramp
101 ft
·
2 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto SR 62
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
7
Continue on SR 62
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Illinois Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
TN 62
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.6 miles from Claxton, TN, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Ridge, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Claxton, TN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Claxton, TN
This is one driving day of about 11.2 miles and 18m.
At 11.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Edgemoor Road for about 6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Claxton, TN · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Claxton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Ridge, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oak Ridge, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Oak Ridge, TN
Evening in Oak Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
29 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
18m 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 Claxton, TN to Oak Ridge, TN covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge Highway, South Illinois Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Claxton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 170 / Edgemoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.6 miles (SR 62 / Oak Ridge Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Claxton, TN to Oak Ridge, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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