Origin
Plainview, TN
Afternoon in Plainview on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainview, TN to Manson Park, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainview, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Plainview, TN to Manson Park, TN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Epps Mill Road, Plainview Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 16.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Epps Mill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.1 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 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Epps Mill Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Epps Mill 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 16.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.3 miles (Epps Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Epps Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 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
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Fortress Boulevard, Medical Center Parkway
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 76
Toward Fortress Boulevard, Medical Center Parkw...
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Medical Center Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Medical Center Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Epps Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Plainview Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Medical Center Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Asbury Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 12.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview, TN and Manson Park, TN.
1
Start on Plainview Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainview Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Epps Mill Road
3
Continue on Epps Mill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Epps Mill Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
5
Merge onto I 24
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 76
Toward Fortress Boulevard, Medical Center Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Medical Center Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Medical Center Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn slight left onto Medical Center Parkway
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Medical Center Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Medical Center Parkway
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Medical Center Parkway
11
Turn right onto Asbury Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Asbury Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
Manson Park, TN
Afternoon in Manson Park on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Plainview, TN to Manson Park, TN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Epps Mill Road, Plainview 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 8.1 miles from Plainview, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 16.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.3 miles (Epps Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Plainview, TN to Manson Park, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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