Origin
Walden, TN
Afternoon in Walden on Thursday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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 Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN covers 18.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Avenue, Key-Hulse Road, Fairmount Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 33m drive with frequent turns across 18.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN is easy. At 33m 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 Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Key-Hulse Road | — | — |
| Fairmount Pike | — | — |
| Taft Highway | — | — |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | — | — |
| Signal Mountain Road | — | — |
| Russell Avenue | — | — |
| Mountain Creek Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden, TN and Crestfield, TN.
1
Start on Ivory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ivory Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lake Avenue
3
Continue on Key-Hulse Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Key-Hulse Road
4
Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmount Pike
5
Turn straight onto Taft Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Taft Highway
6
Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
7
Continue on Signal Mountain Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Signal Mountain Road
8
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Russell Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mountain Creek Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Creek Road
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Creek Road
14
Turn right onto Morrison Springs
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morrison Springs
15
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
16
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
18
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dayton Pike
19
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boy Scout Road
20
Turn right onto Crestfield Circle
292 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
21
Continue on Crestfield Circle
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Crestfield, TN
Afternoon in Crestfield on Thursday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
33m 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 Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN covers 18.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Avenue, Key-Hulse Road, Fairmount Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Walden, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.91 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 Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN is easy. At 33m 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 Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Walden, TN to Crestfield, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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