Origin
Oakwood, TN
Afternoon in Oakwood on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakwood, TN to Jamestown, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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 Oakwood, TN to Jamestown, TN covers 15.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, South Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 21m highway drive covering 15.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
679 ft
546 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
679 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
133 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Aren...
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
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 74B
Toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
3
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Sulphur Springs Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward Sulphur Springs Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakwood, TN and Jamestown, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Knoxville.
Calsonic Arena
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Knoxville
10.4 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Leanna Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sulphur Springs Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Meadows Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fieldcrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood, TN and Jamestown, TN.
1
Start on Fieldcrest Drive
500 ft
·
21 sec
·
Fieldcrest Drive
2
Continue on Oak Meadows Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oak Meadows Drive
3
Turn left onto US 231; SR 269
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
4
Continue on US 231
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 24
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 74B
Toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 840
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 57
Toward Sulphur Springs Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sulphur Springs Road
11
Turn left onto Leanna Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Leanna Road
12
Arrive at destination
Leanna Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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
Jamestown, TN
Afternoon in Jamestown on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Oakwood, TN to Jamestown, TN covers 15.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, South Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Oakwood, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oakwood, TN and Jamestown, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Knoxville.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 546 ft to 679 ft elevation with about 89 ft of total climbing.
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