Origin
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Afternoon in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Walden, TN
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Jason Gooljar
Walden, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Walden, TN covers 22.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Taft Highway, Signal Mountain Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.4 miles from Huntingdon Forest, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Walden, TN covers 22.8 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hunting Circle.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Thrasher Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hunting Circle
Turn right onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gann Road
At end of road, turn right onto Gann Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Thrasher Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto Thrasher Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
13.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Taft Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Gann Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Thrasher Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Key-Hulse Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fairmount Pike | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon Forest, TN and Walden, TN.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hunting Circle
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hunting Circle
3
At end of road, turn right onto Gann Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gann Road
4
Turn left onto Thrasher Pike
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Thrasher Pike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Thrasher Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thrasher Pike
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge onto US 27
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 27
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
9
Keep slight right at fork
168 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
11
Continue on US 127
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
12
Continue on US 127
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Taft Highway
13
Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmount Pike
14
Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Key-Hulse Road
15
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Lake Avenue
16
Turn left onto Ivory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
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Ivory Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Ivory Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.4 miles from Huntingdon Forest, TN, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22.8 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walden, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntingdon Forest, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntingdon Forest, TN
This is one driving day of about 22.8 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntingdon Forest, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Huntingdon Forest, TN · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Huntingdon Forest, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Walden, TN
The final approach into Walden, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Walden, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.93 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Walden on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
37m 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 Huntingdon Forest, TN to Walden, TN covers 22.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Taft Highway, Signal Mountain Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Huntingdon Forest, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Thrasher Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Walden, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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