Trip from Stones River Homes, TN to Plainview, TN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 24, Lee Victory Parkway, Nissan Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Stones River Homes, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Stones River Homes, TN to Plainview, TN flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 508 ft to 703 ft elevation with about 257 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 36m

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 Stones River Homes, TN to Plainview, TN covers 28.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Lee Victory Parkway, Nissan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Lee Victory Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.5 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 14 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 18.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

703 ft 508 ft

Total Climb

257 ft

Total Descent

61 ft

Highest Point

703 ft

~28.1 mi in

Elevation Range

195 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Lee Victory Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Weakley Lane.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weakley Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Weakley Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Weakley Lane

Navigation decision point

6

6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

5

6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

25.2 mi into trip | ~31m 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

26.8 mi into trip | ~35m 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 Stones River Homes, TN to Plainview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.

Buchanan

25.2 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	18.5 mi	19m
Lee Victory Parkway	2.7 mi	4m
Nissan Drive	2.6 mi	4m
Epps Mill Road	1.3 mi	3m
Plainview Road	1.3 mi	3m
Weakley Lane	0.7 mi	1m
Sam Ridley Parkway	0.2 mi	<1m
Almaville Road	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 18.5 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stones River Homes, TN and Plainview, TN.

1

Start on Jeb Stuart Drive

62 ft · 2 sec · Jeb Stuart Drive

2

Turn left onto Beauregard Street

278 ft · 23 sec · Beauregard Street

3

At end of road, turn left onto Weakley Lane

0.7 mi · 1 min · Weakley Lane

4

Turn left onto SR 266

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Sam Ridley Parkway

5

Continue on SR 102

2.6 mi · 4 min · Nissan Drive

6

Continue on SR 102

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lee Victory Parkway

7

Continue on TN 102

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Almaville Road

8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

9

Merge onto I 24

18 mi · 19 min · I 24

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 89 Toward Buchanan, Epps Mill Road Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn slight right onto Epps Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Epps Mill Road

12

Continue on Epps Mill Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Epps Mill Road

13

Turn left onto Plainview Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainview Road

14

Arrive at destination

Plainview Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.82	$9.65
premium	$4.89	$5.41	$10.82
diesel	$5.61	$6.20	$12.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.4	$2.95	$1.35
Efficient EV	7	$2.46	$1.12
EV Truck/SUV	11.2	$3.93	$1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Stones River Homes, TN

Afternoon in Stones River Homes on Thursday

Local time

1:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plainview, TN

Afternoon in Plainview on Thursday

Local time

1:49 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

22 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

38m 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 Stones River Homes, TN to Plainview, TN covers 28.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, Lee Victory Parkway, Nissan Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Stones River Homes, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weakley Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Stones River Homes, TN to Plainview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 508 ft to 703 ft elevation with about 257 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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