Origin
Pulaski, TN
Afternoon in Pulaski on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pulaski, TN
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Ardmore, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 19.3-mile drive from Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN will take you about 28 minutes, making it a perfect, easy day trip. The route primarily uses local roads like Elkton Pike and Elkton Highway, with a small portion on Main Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this journey is quite budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the scenery consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a low highway share of just 2%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on Elkton Pike. This route offers a more intimate feel compared to interstate travel, as you'll navigate through local thoroughfares. The road character is likely to involve frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way from Pulaski to Ardmore.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elkton Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 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 Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN is easy. At 28m with 2% 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 Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elkton Pike | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Elkton Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 7 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Elkton Pike
— 14.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski, TN and Ardmore, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
2
Continue on US 31
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Elkton Pike
3
Continue on US 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Elkton Highway
4
Continue on US 31
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Elkton Pike
5
Continue on TN 7
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 7
6
Continue on TN 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
TN 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ardmore, TN
Afternoon in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
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
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
28m 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 Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN covers 19.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elkton Pike, Elkton Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Pulaski, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN is easy. At 28m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pulaski, TN to Ardmore, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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