Origin
Etowah, TN
Late night in Etowah on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Etowah, TN to Tranquillity, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Etowah, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Tranquillity, TN
Ricardo Oliveira
Trip Overview
Etowah, TN to Tranquillity, TN is 21 miles and takes about 34 minutes via David W Lillard Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Tennessee. Given its brief length and mostly surface road profile, this is an easy trip to knock out in an afternoon, perfect for connecting two nearby points without a significant time commitment. You'll likely find it a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| David W Lillard Memorial Highway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| John J Duncan Parkway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Clearwater Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Tennessee Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South White Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road 219 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etowah, TN and Tranquillity, TN.
1
Start on L & N Drive
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
L & N Drive
2
Turn right onto US 411; SR 30
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 30
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
4
Continue on SR 30
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South White Street
5
Continue on SR 30; SR 39
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Green Street
6
Turn slight right onto SR 305
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
7
Continue on SR 305
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
John J Duncan Parkway
8
Continue on SR 305
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearwater Road
9
Turn left onto County Road 219
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 219
10
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
11
Continue on Clearwater Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearwater Road
12
Turn left onto County Road 188
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 188
13
Arrive at destination
County Road 188
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue
Turn right onto US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway
Turn left onto SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
3
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
County Road 219
Turn left onto County Road 219
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
County Road 188
Turn left onto County Road 188
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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.
Destination
Tranquillity, TN
Late night in Tranquillity on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 19% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.6 miles on David W Lillard Memorial Highway before transitioning to local roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel for the majority of the 21 miles, with fewer exits and more direct navigation.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on David W Lillard Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (County Road 219): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
778 ft
Total Climb
466 ft
Total Descent
377 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The Zenful Panda
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Athens, TN
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0 mi from route
Athens, TN
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: 07:00-02:00
Visit websiteAngela's Miami Grill
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.1 mi from route
Athens, TN
Cuisine: cuban
Visit websiteCousin Jake's Food Truck Park
Food_court
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Etowah, TN
Jenkins Grille & Market
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.2 mi from route
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteLotus Thai Cuisine
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Athens, TN
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:00, Su 11...
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Athens, TN
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteVeteran's Memorial Park
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Eureka Trail
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
19min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Market Park
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
15min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Eagle Trail
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
19min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Knox Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
11min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fisher Field
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
19min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Company A
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
World War I Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Etowah Carnegie Library Historical Marker
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
M60 Tank
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
11min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Holiday Terrace Motel
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Red Roof Inn
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
4min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Comfort Inn
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
23min in
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Athens, TN
Visit websiteAmericas Best Value Inn
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
23min in
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Etowah, TN
Full guide →Founded 1906
Arriving in Tranquillity, TN
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on David W Lillard Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 411; SR 30 / Tennessee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 30 / David W Lillard Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (County Road 219): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tranquillity, 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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