Origin
McKenzie, TN
Morning in McKenzie on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
1 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKenzie, TN
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Bruceton, TN
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.8-mile drive from McKenzie to Bruceton, Tennessee, is easily manageable in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of the US, specifically within Tennessee for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the route's brevity. Given its short distance and minimal duration, no overnight stay is necessary. This trip is ideal for a quick local hop, offering a straightforward travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.9 miles from McKenzie, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive features a mixed profile, with about 31% of your journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 6.6 miles along TN 22. You'll navigate through a combination of roads, including TN 22, Broadway of America, and Veterans Drive North. This blend means you'll experience both quicker highway sections and potentially more local road driving, offering a varied feel behind the wheel without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TN 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 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 SR 124 / Cedar Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN is easy. At 31m with 31% 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 124 / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (TN 22): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 70A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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SR 124 / Cedar Street
Turn left onto SR 124 / Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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TN 22
Turn right onto TN 22
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 70A
Take the exit onto US 70A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 22 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Broadway of America | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Drive North | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old McKenzie Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 70A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TN 22
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKenzie, TN and Bruceton, TN.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Continue on SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old McKenzie Road
4
Turn right onto TN 22
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 22
5
Continue on SR 22 Business
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 22 Business
6
Turn left onto US 70A
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Drive North
7
Take the exit onto US 70A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 70A
8
Continue on US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
9
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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Broadway of America
10
Continue on US 70
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 70
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just 31 minutes, this route offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at any time of day without needing to plan for significant rest stops. The low fuel cost of around $3 means you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the different named roads like TN 22 and Veterans Drive North as you make your way to Bruceton; these shifts are the most notable changes you'll encounter on this straightforward journey.
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 10.9 miles from McKenzie, TN, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 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 21.8 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.9 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruceton, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McKenzie, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McKenzie, TN
This is one driving day of about 21.8 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McKenzie, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on TN 22 for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.9 mi from McKenzie, TN · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from McKenzie, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bruceton, TN
The final approach into Bruceton, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bruceton, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Peppers Ford
McKenzie, TN
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Bruceton, TN
Morning in Bruceton on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN covers 21.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TN 22, Broadway of America, Veterans Drive North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from McKenzie, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN is easy. At 31m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 124 / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (TN 22): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 70A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from McKenzie, TN to Bruceton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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