Origin
Alcoa, TN
Morning in Alcoa on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alcoa, TN to West Hills, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alcoa, TN
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West Hills, TN
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Trip Overview
Alcoa, TN to West Hills, TN is 8.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via US 129, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Tennessee, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points, ideal if you're looking for minimal travel time. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency when moving between areas in eastern Tennessee.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 129 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old Niles Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Edison Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Bessemer Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Hall Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fairview Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mint Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Hills Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 129
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa, TN and West Hills, TN.
1
Start on Springbrook Road
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Springbrook Road
2
Continue on Springbrook Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Springbrook Road
3
At end of road, turn slight left onto East Edison Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edison Street
4
Turn left onto TN 35
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Hall Road
5
Turn right onto West Bessemer Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bessemer Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto US 129
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 129
8
Turn left onto Fairview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Drive
9
Turn right onto Old Niles Ferry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Niles Ferry Road
10
Turn left onto Mint Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mint Road
11
Turn left onto West Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Hills Drive
12
Turn right onto Big Bend Drive
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Big Bend Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Big Bend Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Edison Street
At end of road, turn slight left onto East Edison Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Bessemer Street
Turn right onto West Bessemer Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 129
Merge onto US 129
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Hills Drive
Turn left onto West Hills Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Big Bend Drive
Turn right onto Big Bend Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
West Hills, TN
Morning in West Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
37 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with about 47% on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 129, Old Niles Ferry Road, and East Edison Street. The longest continuous section of driving occurs on US 129, spanning 4 miles. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway travel and more local road conditions as you progress, offering a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on US 129.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Edison Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Edison Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Bessemer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 129): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on US 129. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Edison Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Bessemer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 129): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Hills, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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