Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collegedale, TN
Davide Comunian
Grant, TN
Kelly
Collegedale to Grant is 30.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via TN 153, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee, connecting the Southeast region. You'll find a mix of driving experiences on this route, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 153 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Mowbray Pike | 5 mi | 12m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Apison Pike | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 27 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 75 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grant Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale, TN and Grant, TN.
Start on Colcord Drive
Turn left onto SR 317
At end of road, turn left onto SR 317
Continue on SR 317
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75; US 11; US 64; SR 317
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Continue on TN 317
Take the ramp
Merge onto TN 153
Take the exit
Merge onto US 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
Turn left onto Mountain Road
Continue on Mowbray Pike
Turn right onto Grant Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Collegedale, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64; SR 317 toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto TN 153
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| premium | $5.18 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Collegedale on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Grant on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
68°F
Walden, TN
15 mi in
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 45% of this drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on TN 153 covering 8.6 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you progress. Expect some merging and exit activity on the highway portions, followed by a more local feel on Mowbray Pike and Bonny Oaks Drive. The mixed profile means you'll experience different driving environments within the 53-minute timeframe.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,310 ft
Total Descent
399 ft
Highest Point
1,700 ft
~30.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,025 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collegedale, TN and Grant, TN, road signs point toward Secondary Sr 317 West, Old Lee Highway, Dayton and Soddy-Daisy.
Secondary Sr 317 West
Old Lee Highway
Dayton
Soddy-Daisy
Founded 1916
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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