Origin
Jamestown, TN
Afternoon in Jamestown on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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 Oakwood, TN covers 16.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sulphur Springs Road, I 840 West, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 16.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sulphur Springs Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs Road | — | — |
| I 840 West | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
| I 24 | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| US 231 South | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| Shelbyville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sulphur Springs Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, TN and Oakwood, 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 left toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 840 West: Chattanooga
4
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231 South: Shelbyville
9
Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
10
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
11
Turn right onto Oak Meadows Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oak Meadows Drive
12
Continue on Fieldcrest Drive
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fieldcrest Drive
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Oakwood, TN
Afternoon in Oakwood on Thursday
Local time
1:07 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
23m 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 Oakwood, TN covers 16.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sulphur Springs Road, I 840 West, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.55 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 Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamestown, TN to Oakwood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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