Origin
Patterson, TN
Late night in Patterson on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patterson, TN to Plainview, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patterson, TN
Kelly
Plainview, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Patterson, TN to Plainview, TN covers 26.4 miles and takes about 37m 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, Rehobath Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 26.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.5 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 13 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 13.5 miles.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near TN 102 / Almaville Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.8 miles (TN 102 / Almaville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
TN 102 / Almaville Road
Turn left onto TN 102 / Almaville Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Buchanan, Epps Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 89
Toward Buchanan, Epps Mill Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Patterson, TN to Plainview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.
Buchanan
23.5 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Rehobath Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Epps Mill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Plainview Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Almaville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Patterson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 13.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, TN and Plainview, TN.
1
Start on Patterson Road
31 ft
·
2 sec
·
Patterson Road
2
Turn right onto Rehobath Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Rehobath Road
3
Turn right onto SR 96
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Murfreesboro Road
4
Turn left onto TN 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Almaville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
6
Merge onto I 840
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 24
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 89
Toward Buchanan, Epps Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Epps Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Epps Mill Road
11
Continue on Epps Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Epps Mill Road
12
Turn left onto Plainview Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainview Road
13
Arrive at destination
Plainview Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Plainview, TN
Late night in Plainview on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
31 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
37m 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 Plainview, TN covers 26.4 miles and takes about 37m 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, Rehobath Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $4.13 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 26.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.8 miles (TN 102 / Almaville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Patterson, TN to Plainview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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