Origin
Crestfield, TN
Late night in Crestfield on Thursday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walden, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN covers 12.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crestfield Circle, Boy Scout Road, Dayton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crestfield Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN is easy. At 24m with 0% 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 Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crestfield Circle | — | — |
| Boy Scout Road | — | — |
| Dayton Pike | — | — |
| US 27 South | — | — |
| US 127 North | — | — |
| Signal Mountain Road | — | — |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | — | — |
| Taft Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Crestfield Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestfield, TN and Walden, TN.
1
Start on Crestfield Circle
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
2
Continue on Crestfield Circle
292 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
3
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boy Scout Road
4
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dayton Pike
5
Take the exit left toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 27 South: Chattanooga
6
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 127 North: Signal Mountain
8
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn right onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
10
Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
11
Continue on Taft Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Taft Highway
12
Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmount Pike
13
Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Key-Hulse Road
14
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
15
Turn left onto Ivory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ivory Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Walden, TN
Late night in Walden on Thursday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
24m 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 Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN covers 12.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crestfield Circle, Boy Scout Road, Dayton Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Crestfield, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 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 Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crestfield, TN to Walden, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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