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Trip from Walterhill, TN to Jamestown, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

10m

Distance

3.8 mi

6 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 9m ★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m

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

Downtown Walterhill, TN, TN

Walterhill, TN

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city in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Jamestown, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Walterhill, TN to Jamestown, TN covers 3.8 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Swamp Leanna Road, Central Valley Road, Lebanon Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.3 miles on Swamp Leanna Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 3.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 3.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Swamp Leanna Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.3 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Walterhill, TN to Jamestown, TN is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 231 / Lebanon Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles (Central Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike

Turn sharp right onto SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 231 / Lebanon Pike

Turn sharp left onto US 231 / Lebanon Pike

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | Central Valley Road

Turn right onto Central Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Swamp Leanna Road 1.3 mi 3m
Central Valley Road 1.1 mi 4m
Lebanon Pike 0.8 mi 1m
Leanna Road 0.6 mi 1m
East Jefferson Pike <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Swamp Leanna Road — 1.3 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walterhill, TN and Jamestown, TN.

1

Start on this road

202 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn sharp right onto SR 266

223 ft · 13 sec · East Jefferson Pike
3

Turn sharp left onto US 231

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Pike
4

Turn right onto Central Valley Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Central Valley Road
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on Central Valley Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Central Valley Road
6

Continue on Swamp Leanna Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Swamp Leanna Road
7

Continue on Leanna Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Leanna Road
8

Arrive at destination

Leanna Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.59 one way

$1.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $0.65 $1.30
premium $4.89 $0.73 $1.46
diesel $5.61 $0.84 $1.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.1 0 $0.40 $0.18
Efficient EV 1 0 $0.33 $0.15
EV Truck/SUV 1.5 0 $0.53 $0.24

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Walterhill, TN

Morning in Walterhill on Thursday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamestown, TN

Morning in Jamestown on Thursday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

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

23 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

10m 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 Walterhill, TN to Jamestown, TN covers 3.8 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Swamp Leanna Road, Central Valley Road, Lebanon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.9 miles from Walterhill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.59 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 Walterhill, TN to Jamestown, TN is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 266 / East Jefferson Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 231 / Lebanon Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles (Central Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Walterhill, TN to Jamestown, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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