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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
TN 153
— 8.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale, TN and Grant, TN.
1
Start on Colcord Drive
70 ft·7 sec·Colcord Drive
2
Turn left onto SR 317
0.8 mi·1 min·Apison Pike
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 317
3.0 mi·5 min·Apison Pike
4
Continue on SR 317
0.3 mi·42 sec·Volkswagen Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto I 75; US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.9 mi·1 min·I 75; US 11; US 64; SR 317
7
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.2 mi·44 sec·US 11; US 64; SR 317
Toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee HighwayUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 11; US 64; SR 317
9
Continue on TN 317
3.8 mi·6 min·Bonny Oaks Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward TN 153 North
11
Merge onto TN 153
8.6 mi·10 min·TN 153
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
13
Merge onto US 27
3.6 mi·4 min·US 27
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward Harrison Lane
15
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
0.4 mi·58 sec·Harrison Lane
16
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
0.5 mi·1 min·Dayton Pike
17
Turn left onto Mountain Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Mountain Road
18
Continue on Mowbray Pike
5.0 mi·12 min·Mowbray Pike
19
Turn right onto Grant Road
0.8 mi·3 min·Grant Road
20
Arrive at destination
Grant Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
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.
5
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in|US 11; US 64; SR 317
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 6...
5
5.5 mi into trip|~10m in|US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.9 mi into trip|~18m in|TN 153
Merge onto TN 153
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.5 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.45 one way
$8.89 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$4.91
$9.81
premium
$4.72
$5.59
$11.18
diesel
$4.80
$5.68
$11.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Collegedale, TN
Late night
in Collegedale on Monday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
NW 0 to 5 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:34PM CDT until July 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:40PM CDT until July 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Destination
Grant, TN
Late night
in Grant on Monday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
0 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:34PM CDT until July 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:40PM CDT until July 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
88°F
Red Bank, TN
15 mi in
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
3 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
53m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on TN 153.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort8/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,700 ft674 ft
Total Climb
1,310 ft
Total Descent
399 ft
Highest Point
1,700 ft
~30.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,025 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on TN 153. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grant, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant, TN before heading back.
