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Trip from Collegedale, TN to Northwoods, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Northwoods, TN, TN

Northwoods, TN

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: TN 153 — 6.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale, TN and Northwoods, 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

6.1 mi · 7 min · TN 153
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on Carmack Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Carmack Road
13

Arrive at destination

Carmack Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

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.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 317 / Apison Pike

At end of road, turn left onto SR 317 / Apison Pike

Navigation decision point

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.70 one way

$5.40 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.62 $2.95 $5.90
premium $5.25 $3.35 $6.70
diesel $6.28 $4.00 $8.01

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, 2026-10-19.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026

Origin

Collegedale, TN

Late night in Collegedale on Friday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Rain Showers

NE 10 to 15 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 2:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Northwoods, TN

Late night in Northwoods on Friday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Rain Showers

NE 10 to 15 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 2:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

26m 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 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.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 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 0.8 miles in near SR 317 / Apison Pike.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

920 ft 636 ft

Total Climb

393 ft

Total Descent

459 ft

Highest Point

920 ft

~3.5 mi in

Elevation Range

284 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 Northwoods, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.1 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 Northwoods, 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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northwoods, 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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