Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
Northwoods, TN
K
Collegedale, TN to Northwoods, TN is 16.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via TN 153, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Tennessee, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. The drive is primarily on a major road, offering a straightforward path between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger regional exploration without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 153 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Apison Pike | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 11 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Volkswagen Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Carmack Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Colcord Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale, TN and Northwoods, 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
Continue on Carmack Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto SR 317 / Apison Pike
Navigation decision point
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
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Collegedale on Friday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 22 at 2:14PM CDT until August 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Morning in Northwoods on Friday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 22 at 2:14PM CDT until August 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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.
This route features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 46% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 6.1 miles on TN 153, which is the longest continuous section on a single road. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination, likely noticing a change in traffic density and speed limits around the midpoint.
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 0.8 miles in near SR 317 / Apison Pike.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 317 / Apison Pike): Navigation decision point; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
393 ft
Total Descent
459 ft
Highest Point
920 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collegedale, TN and Northwoods, TN, road signs point toward Secondary Sr 317 West and Old Lee Highway.
Secondary Sr 317 West
Old Lee Highway
Founded 1916
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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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