Origin
Athens, TN
Late night in Athens on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Athens, TN to Etowah, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Athens, TN
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Etowah, TN
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Trip Overview
Athens, TN to Etowah, TN is 10.3 miles and takes about 14 minutes via David W Lillard Memorial Highway, North White Street, and Tennessee Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended exploration. Consider it a simple connection between two points, perfect for when you need to get from A to B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| David W Lillard Memorial Highway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| North White Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Tennessee Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| L & N Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens, TN and Etowah, TN.
1
Start on SR 39
186 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto North White Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North White Street
3
Continue on SR 30
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 30
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
5
Merge onto US 411; SR 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Avenue
6
Turn left onto L & N Drive
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
L & N Drive
7
Arrive at destination
L & N Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — 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
|
North White Street
Turn left onto North White Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue
Merge onto US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
L & N Drive
Turn left onto L & N Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Etowah, TN
Late night in Etowah on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
2 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
14m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local feel rather than a highway experience, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll navigate through community streets, with the longest continuous stretch covering 7.6 miles along David W Lillard Memorial Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience, with the road weaving through towns and varying in speed and complexity as you progress. It's a route where staying alert to turns and local traffic patterns is key.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on David W Lillard Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near North White 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 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (North White Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.1 miles (US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on David W Lillard Memorial Highway. 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 (North White Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.1 miles (US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Etowah, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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