Origin
Oakland, TN
Afternoon in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, TN to Macon, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10m
Distance
5.9 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, TN to Macon, TN covers 5.9 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakland Road, Church Street, Macon Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Oakland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 5.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 5.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
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 Oakland, TN to Macon, TN is easy. At 10m 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 Oakland, TN to Macon, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Church Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Macon Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oakland Road
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, TN and Macon, TN.
1
Start on SR 194
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
2
Continue on TN 194
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Oakland Road
3
Continue on SR 193; SR 194
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Macon Drive
4
Arrive at destination
SR 193; SR 194
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.92 one way
$1.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.01 | $2.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Macon, TN
Afternoon in Macon on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
9 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
10m 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 Oakland, TN to Macon, TN covers 5.9 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakland Road, Church Street, Macon Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Oakland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.92 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 Oakland, TN to Macon, TN is easy. At 10m 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 Oakland, TN to Macon, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakland, TN to Macon, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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