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Trip from Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

15m

Distance

5.6 mi

9 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lakesite, TN, TN

Lakesite, TN

Kelly

Downtown Huntingdon Forest, TN, TN

Huntingdon Forest, TN

Jason Gooljar

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN covers 5.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lyons Lane, Hixson Pike, Daisy Dallas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.88 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

2.8 miles from Lakesite, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 5.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lyons Lane 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 Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN is easy. At 15m 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 Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lyons Lane
Hixson Pike
Daisy Dallas Road
Walnut Road
Middle Valley Road
Gann Road
Hunting Circle
Carrie Lane

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lyons Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakesite, TN and Huntingdon Forest, TN.

1

Start on Bayview Road

69 ft · 5 sec · Bayview Road
2

Turn right onto Lyons Lane

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lyons Lane
3

Continue on Lyons Lane

262 ft · 18 sec · Lyons Lane
4

Turn left onto Hixson Pike

1.6 mi · 2 min · Hixson Pike
5

Turn right onto Daisy Dallas Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Daisy Dallas Road
6

Turn left onto Walnut Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Road
7

Continue on Middle Valley Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Middle Valley Road
8

Turn right onto Gann Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Gann Road
9

Turn right onto Hunting Circle

299 ft · 19 sec · Hunting Circle
10

Continue on Hunting Circle

331 ft · 17 sec · Hunting Circle
11

Turn right onto Carrie Lane

217 ft · 10 sec · Carrie Lane
12

Arrive at your destination

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 2.8 miles from Lakesite, TN, or about 7m into the drive.

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 5.6 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 2.8 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntingdon Forest, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lakesite, TN.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakesite, TN

This is one driving day of about 5.6 miles and 15m.

At 5.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.8 mi from Lakesite, TN · 7m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Soddy-Daisy, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 5.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Soddy-Daisy, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.8 miles from Lakesite, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Huntingdon Forest, TN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Huntingdon Forest, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.88 one way

$1.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $0.96 $1.92
premium $4.89 $1.08 $2.16
diesel $5.61 $1.24 $2.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
Efficient EV 1.4 0 $0.49 $0.22
EV Truck/SUV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lakesite, TN

Late night in Lakesite on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntingdon Forest, TN

Late night in Huntingdon Forest on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

15m 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 Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN covers 5.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lyons Lane, Hixson Pike, Daisy Dallas Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.8 miles from Lakesite, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.88 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 Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN is easy. At 15m 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 Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakesite, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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