Origin
Rosswood, TN
Morning in Rosswood on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosswood, 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
34m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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 Rosswood, TN to Plainview, TN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 34m 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 21.9 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 26.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Epps Mill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.9 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 10 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 21.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
703 ft
555 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
703 ft
~26.5 mi in
Elevation Range
149 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Epps Mill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Isabella Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Isabella Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Isabella Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Isabella Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Plainview Road
Turn left onto Plainview Road
Navigation decision point
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 Rosswood, TN to Plainview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.
Buchanan
23.7 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| Epps Mill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Plainview Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Sam Ridley Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Isabella Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 21.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosswood, TN and Plainview, TN.
1
Start on this road
217 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Isabella Lane
186 ft
·
7 sec
·
Isabella Lane
3
Turn left onto SR 266
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Ridley Parkway
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 24
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 89
Toward Buchanan, Epps Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Epps Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Epps Mill Road
8
Continue on Epps Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Epps Mill Road
9
Turn left onto Plainview Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainview Road
10
Arrive at destination
Plainview Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Morning in Plainview on Saturday
Local time
11:15 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
32 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
34m 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 Rosswood, TN to Plainview, TN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 34m 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 13.3 miles from Rosswood, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Isabella Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rosswood, TN to Plainview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 555 ft to 703 ft elevation with about 198 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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