Origin
Jamestown, TN
Afternoon in Jamestown on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, TN to Manson Park, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, TN to Manson Park, TN covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I 24, Medical Center Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 8.1 miles, with most of the trip on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 3.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
Navigation decision point
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A-B
Toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
8
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Fortress Boulevard, Medical Center Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward Fortress Boulevard, Medical Center Parkw...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamestown, TN to Manson Park, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
Nashville
5 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| I 24 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Medical Center Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Leanna Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sulphur Springs Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 3.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, TN and Manson Park, TN.
1
Start on Leanna Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Leanna Road
2
Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Springs Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
4
Merge onto I 840
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 53A-B
Toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 24
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 24
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 76
Toward Fortress Boulevard, Medical Center Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Medical Center Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Medical Center Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn slight left onto Medical Center Parkway
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Medical Center Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Medical Center Parkway
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Medical Center Parkway
13
Turn right onto Asbury Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Asbury Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Manson Park, TN
Afternoon in Manson Park on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
23 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
13m 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 Jamestown, TN to Manson Park, TN covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I 24, Medical Center Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Jamestown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.27 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 8.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jamestown, TN to Manson Park, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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