Trip from Patterson, TN to Eagleville, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10.1 mi

16 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 21m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patterson, TN to Eagleville, TN covers 10.1 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Shelbyville Highway, Patterson Road, Horton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Shelbyville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 10.1 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.

Shelbyville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 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. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Patterson, TN to Eagleville, TN is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway

Navigation decision point

4

5.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 41A / Shelbyville Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A / Shelbyville Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Shelbyville Highway	4.8 mi	7m
Patterson Road	3.3 mi	7m
Horton Highway	2.1 mi	3m
North Main Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Shelbyville Highway — 4.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, TN and Eagleville, TN.

1

Start on Patterson Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Patterson Road

2

At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; US 41A

2.1 mi · 3 min · Horton Highway

3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A

4.8 mi · 7 min · Shelbyville Highway

4

Arrive at destination

US 41A

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.58 one way

$3.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.73	$3.47
premium	$4.89	$1.94	$3.89
diesel	$5.61	$2.23	$4.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3	$1.06	$0.48
Efficient EV	2.5	$0.88	$0.40
EV Truck/SUV	4	$1.41	$0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Patterson, TN

Afternoon in Patterson on Thursday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagleville, TN

Afternoon in Eagleville on Thursday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

18m 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 Patterson, TN to Eagleville, TN covers 10.1 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Shelbyville Highway, Patterson Road, Horton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5 miles from Patterson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 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 Patterson, TN to Eagleville, TN is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Patterson, TN to Eagleville, 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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