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Trip from Collegedale, TN to Huntingdon Forest, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

19.7 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Downtown Collegedale, TN, TN

Collegedale, TN

Davide Comunian

Downtown Huntingdon Forest, TN, TN

Huntingdon Forest, TN

Jason Gooljar

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion in Southeast Tennessee, the 19.7-mile journey from Collegedale to Huntingdon Forest is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for a relaxed afternoon. The route utilizes a mix of local roads and state highways, specifically TN 153, Bonny Oaks Drive, and Apison Pike. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short distance. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. It is a straightforward, practical connection that helps you transition between these two Tennessee locations efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
TN 153 4.5 mi 5m
Bonny Oaks Drive 3.8 mi 6m
Apison Pike 3.8 mi 6m
Middle Valley Road 2.7 mi 6m
SR 319 2.3 mi 4m
I 75 0.9 mi 1m
US 11 0.5 mi 1m
Volkswagen Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: TN 153 — 4.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale, TN and Huntingdon Forest, 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 Highway Use 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

4.5 mi · 5 min · TN 153
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit onto SR 319

2.3 mi · 4 min · SR 319
Toward SR 319 North
13

Turn left onto Middle Valley Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Middle Valley Road
14

Turn left onto Gann Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Gann Road
15

Turn right onto Hunting Circle

297 ft · 18 sec · Hunting Circle
16

Continue on Hunting Circle

330 ft · 16 sec · Hunting Circle
17

Turn right onto Carrie Lane

216 ft · 10 sec · Carrie Lane
18

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 19.5 — 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.
5
19.5 mi into trip | ~35m in | Hunting Circle

Turn right onto Hunting Circle

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.28 one way

$6.55 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.57 $7.14
premium $5.18 $4.02 $8.04
diesel $5.35 $4.15 $8.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 May 30, 2026

Origin

Collegedale, TN

Evening in Collegedale on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 83% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:59PM EDT until May 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 29 at 1:59PM EDT until May 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Huntingdon Forest, TN

Evening in Huntingdon Forest on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 78% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:59PM EDT until May 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 29 at 1:59PM EDT until May 30 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning between local thoroughfares and more substantial highway segments. With a highway share of 41%, you will experience a balance of controlled speeds and standard surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on TN 153, which spans 4.5 miles, providing a brief period of steady cruising. As you move from the local streets of Collegedale onto the broader state highway, the pace of the drive shifts accordingly. Expect a functional rather than scenic experience, as the route is designed primarily for direct connectivity rather than long-haul touring.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on TN 153.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

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

Mostly flat terrain

886 ft 665 ft

Total Climb

237 ft

Total Descent

292 ft

Highest Point

886 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

221 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 Huntingdon Forest, TN, road signs point toward Secondary Sr 317 West and Old Lee Highway.

Secondary Sr 317 West

5.3 mi in | ~9m | via US 11; US 64; SR 317

Old Lee Highway

5.3 mi in | ~9m | via US 11; US 64; SR 317

About the Cities

Starting in Collegedale, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1916

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on TN 153. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Huntingdon Forest, 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 Huntingdon Forest, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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