Trip from Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are East Jefferson Pike, Sam Ridley Parkway, Murfreesboro Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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 7.2 miles from Walterhill, 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 $2.25 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: What towns show up on signs driving from Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN?

The route from Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Is the drive from Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 498 ft to 585 ft elevation with about 153 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 30m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 24m ★

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 Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Jefferson Pike, Sam Ridley Parkway, Murfreesboro Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on East Jefferson Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Jefferson Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

585 ft 498 ft

Total Climb

153 ft

Total Descent

116 ft

Highest Point

585 ft

~11.3 mi in

Elevation Range

88 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike.

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 25m drive. You will face about 7 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 (SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.8 miles (George Chaney Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike

Turn sharp right onto SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5

10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6

13.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | George Chaney Street

Turn left onto George Chaney Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

14.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | Waldron Road

Turn sharp right onto Waldron Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5

14.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | Mason Road

Turn left onto Mason Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Jefferson Pike	6.9 mi	11m
Sam Ridley Parkway	2.1 mi	3m
Murfreesboro Pike	2 mi	3m
West Jefferson Pike	1.4 mi	2m
Murfreesboro Road	1.1 mi	2m
Waldron Road	0.3 mi	1m
George Chaney Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Old Nashville Highway	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East Jefferson Pike — 6.9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walterhill, TN and La Vergne, TN.

1

Start on this road

202 ft · 14 sec · this road

2

Turn sharp right onto SR 266

6.9 mi · 11 min · East Jefferson Pike

3

Continue on SR 266

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Pike

4

Turn right onto SR 266

2.1 mi · 3 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

5

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 38 sec

6

Keep slight left at fork

484 ft · 19 sec

7

Turn right onto US 41; US 70S

1.1 mi · 2 min · Murfreesboro Road

8

Continue on Murfreesboro Pike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Murfreesboro Pike

9

Turn left onto George Chaney Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · George Chaney Street

Use the straight lane.

10

Continue on Old Nashville Highway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Old Nashville Highway

11

Turn sharp right onto Waldron Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Waldron Road

12

Continue on Waldron Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Waldron Road

13

Turn left onto Mason Road

109 ft · 4 sec · Mason Road

14

Arrive at destination

Mason Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.47	$4.94
premium	$4.89	$2.77	$5.54
diesel	$5.61	$3.18	$6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.3	$1.51	$0.69
Efficient EV	3.6	$1.26	$0.58
EV Truck/SUV	5.8	$2.02	$0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Walterhill, TN

Afternoon in Walterhill on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Vergne, TN

Afternoon in La Vergne on Thursday

Local time

4:29 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

25m 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 Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Jefferson Pike, Sam Ridley Parkway, Murfreesboro Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Walterhill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.8 miles (George Chaney Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Walterhill, TN to La Vergne, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 498 ft to 585 ft elevation with about 153 ft of total climbing.

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