Origin
La Vergne, TN
Morning in La Vergne on Thursday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vergne, TN to Rosswood, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.5 mi
6 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vergne, TN
Martin.que
Trip Overview
The drive from La Vergne, TN to Rosswood, TN covers 3.5 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Nashville Highway, Sam Ridley Parkway, Waldron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.6 miles on Old Nashville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 3.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 7m drive with frequent turns across 3.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Nashville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 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 early in the drive near Waldron Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Waldron Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Buchanan Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Isabella Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Waldron Road
Turn right onto Waldron Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Buchanan Street
Turn right onto Buchanan Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Isabella Lane
Turn left onto Isabella Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Nashville Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Sam Ridley Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Waldron Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Buchanan Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Isabella Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mason Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Nashville Highway
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne, TN and Rosswood, TN.
1
Start on Mason Road
109 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mason Road
2
Turn right onto Waldron Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Waldron Road
3
Continue on Waldron Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Waldron Road
4
Turn right onto Buchanan Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Buchanan Street
5
Turn slight right onto Old Nashville Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
6
Turn right onto SR 266
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sam Ridley Parkway
7
Turn left onto Isabella Lane
261 ft
·
12 sec
·
Isabella Lane
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left
217 ft
·
15 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.55 one way
$1.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.77 | $1.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.37 | $0.17 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.31 | $0.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.49 | $0.22 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Rosswood, TN
Morning in Rosswood on Thursday
Local time
11:15 AM
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
21 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
7m 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 La Vergne, TN to Rosswood, TN covers 3.5 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Nashville Highway, Sam Ridley Parkway, Waldron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.7 miles from La Vergne, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.55 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.
This is a straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Waldron Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Buchanan Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Isabella Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from La Vergne, TN to Rosswood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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