Origin
Walden, TN
Evening in Walden on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Manchester Park, TN
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The drive from Walden, TN to Manchester Park, TN covers 12 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 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Taft Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12 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.
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 around 0.2 miles in near Lake Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (Mountain Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Mauldeth Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taft Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Creek Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Morrison Springs | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Ashland Terrace | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Key-Hulse Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fairmount Pike | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Mauldeth Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Walden, TN and Manchester Park, TN.
Start on Ivory Avenue
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
Continue on Key-Hulse Road
Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike
Turn straight onto US 127
Continue on US 127
Continue on US 127
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Continue on Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Continue on Mountain Creek Road
Turn right onto Morrison Springs
At end of road, turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
Turn right onto Ashland Terrace
Turn right onto Thrushwood Drive
Turn left onto Mauldeth Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Walden on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Manchester Park on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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