Origin
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Morning in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Signal Mountain, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Jason Gooljar
Signal Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Huntingdon Forest to Signal Mountain is a quick 18.6-mile trek that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect the journey to take about 27 minutes, making it an efficient connection within the Southeast region of Tennessee. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly affordable trip that requires no overnight stops or complex planning. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule. It is a straightforward, practical drive that bridges these two locations without any unnecessary logistical hurdles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Gann Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Thrasher Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hunting Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon Forest, TN and Signal Mountain, TN.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hunting Circle
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hunting Circle
3
At end of road, turn right onto Gann Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gann Road
4
Turn left onto Thrasher Pike
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Thrasher Pike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Thrasher Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thrasher Pike
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge onto US 27
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 27
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
9
Keep slight right at fork
168 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
11
Continue on US 127
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
12
Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mississippi Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunting Circle
Turn right onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gann Road
At end of road, turn right onto Gann Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Thrasher Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto Thrasher Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Mississippi Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Signal Mountain, TN
Morning in Signal Mountain on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that shifts from highway speeds to local roads as you approach your destination. You will spend roughly 58% of your time on highways, including a significant 10.7-mile stretch on US 27. The route transitions from the wider lanes of US 27 onto Signal Mountain Boulevard and finally Signal Mountain Road. While the initial portion offers a steady, uninterrupted pace, the latter half brings you off the main highway and into the local road network. You will notice the character of the drive change as you leave the open highway behind to navigate the final approach.
58% 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: 10.7 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hunting Circle.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Thrasher Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 27. 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 Signal Mountain, 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: near the start (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Thrasher Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Signal Mountain, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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