Origin
Griffintown, TN
Evening in Griffintown on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 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 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Petway Road, Griffintown Road, SR 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Petway Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.4 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 (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Petway Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 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 early in the drive near Griffintown Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN is easy. At 21m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Griffintown Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 250 / Petway Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Griffintown Road
Turn left onto Griffintown Road
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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SR 250 / Petway Road
Turn right onto SR 250 / Petway Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Petway Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Griffintown Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| SR 49 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
| Wade Reed Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Petway Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffintown, TN and Ashland City, TN.
1
Start on Wade Reed Road
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wade Reed Road
2
Turn left onto Griffintown Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Griffintown Road
3
Turn right onto SR 250
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Petway Road
4
Turn straight onto SR 49
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 49
5
At end of road, turn right onto TN 12; TN 49; TN 249
57 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
TN 12; TN 49; TN 249
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
Ashland City, TN
Evening in Ashland City on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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
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 Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Petway Road, Griffintown Road, SR 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Griffintown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.78 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 Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN is easy. At 21m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Griffintown Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 250 / Petway Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Griffintown, TN to Ashland City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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