Origin
Flatwoods, TN
Night in Flatwoods on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flatwoods, TN to Saint Joseph, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Flatwoods, TN to Saint Joseph, TN covers 23 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, North Military Street, Buffalo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 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
11.5 miles from Flatwoods, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 23 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.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
955 ft
794 ft
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
955 ft
~8.2 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 242 / Buffalo Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flatwoods, TN to Saint Joseph, TN is easy. At 29m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 242 / Buffalo Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (West Gaines Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 43 / South Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 242 / Buffalo Road
Turn left onto SR 242 / Buffalo Road
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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West Gaines Street
Turn left onto West Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 43 / South Locust Avenue
Turn right onto US 43 / South Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
TN 227
Turn right onto TN 227
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| North Military Street | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Buffalo Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Locust Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Gaines Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| TN 227 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Flatwoods Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods, TN and Saint Joseph, TN.
1
Start on Flatwoods Road
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
Flatwoods Road
2
Turn left onto SR 242
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Buffalo Road
3
Turn left onto West Gaines Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Gaines Street
4
Turn right onto US 43
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Locust Avenue
5
Continue on US 43
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 43
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Military Street
7
Turn right onto TN 227
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
TN 227
8
Arrive at destination
TN 227
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 11.5 miles from Flatwoods, TN, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.5 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Flatwoods, TN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flatwoods, TN
This is one driving day of about 23 miles and 29m.
At 23 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.5 mi from Flatwoods, TN · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Flatwoods, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Joseph, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Joseph, 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
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Saint Joseph, TN
Night in Saint Joseph on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
29m 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 Flatwoods, TN to Saint Joseph, TN covers 23 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, North Military Street, Buffalo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Flatwoods, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 Flatwoods, TN to Saint Joseph, TN is easy. At 29m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 242 / Buffalo Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (West Gaines Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 43 / South Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flatwoods, TN to Saint Joseph, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 794 ft to 955 ft elevation with about 133 ft of total climbing.
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