Origin
Friendsville, TN
Morning in Friendsville on Sunday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendsville, TN to West Hills, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendsville, TN
Kelly
West Hills, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Friendsville, TN to West Hills, TN is 11.3 miles and takes about 20m via West Lamar Alexander Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a straightforward local journey. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a last-minute errand or a short scenic drive. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one, as it's designed to be completed easily within a single day. Consider this route when you need a simple, direct connection between these two nearby points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lamar Alexander Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| William Blount Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Main Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 129 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Westmoreland Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Niles Ferry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mint Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Hills Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendsville, TN and West Hills, TN.
1
Start on West Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Hill Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 333
165 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Farnum Street
3
Turn left onto SR 333
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 321
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
5
Turn right onto SR 335
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
William Blount Drive
6
Turn right onto US 129; US 411
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 129; US 411
7
Turn left onto Westmoreland Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Westmoreland Drive
8
Turn left onto West Woodbine Drive
322 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Woodbine Drive
9
Turn right onto Westmoreland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westmoreland Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto Old Niles Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old Niles Ferry Road
11
Turn left onto Mint Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mint Road
12
Turn left onto West Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Hills Drive
13
Turn right onto Big Bend Drive
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Big Bend Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Big Bend Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 333 / South Farnum Street
Turn right onto SR 333 / South Farnum Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 333 / East Main Avenue
Turn left onto SR 333 / East Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Westmoreland Drive
Turn left onto Westmoreland Drive
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Woodbine Drive
Turn left onto West Woodbine Drive
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Big Bend Drive
Turn right onto Big Bend Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
West Hills, TN
Morning in West Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
29 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
20m 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 is a mixed drive, with 46% of the route utilizing highway sections. You'll encounter stretches on West Lamar Alexander Parkway, William Blount Drive, and East Main Avenue. The longest uninterrupted section of driving is 4.6 miles on West Lamar Alexander Parkway, offering a good amount of time on a primary road. The character of the drive shifts between more open highway conditions and potentially more town-centric or local road segments as you progress. Expect a varied driving experience that isn't solely highway or entirely local.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on West Lamar Alexander Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 333 / South Farnum Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 333 / South Farnum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 333 / East Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Westmoreland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on West Lamar Alexander Parkway. 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: at 0.1 miles (SR 333 / South Farnum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 333 / East Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Westmoreland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Hills, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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