Origin
Niota, TN
Late night in Niota on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niota, TN to North Etowah, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niota, TN
Kelly
North Etowah, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Niota, TN to North Etowah, TN is 15.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via David W Lillard Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically traversing Tennessee for its entirety. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, easy excursion. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a quick hop between destinations without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| David W Lillard Memorial Highway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Congress Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South White Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Willson Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niota, TN and North Etowah, TN.
1
Start on Green Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Green Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
49 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Elm Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Willson Street
5
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wilson Street
6
Continue on US 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Highway
7
Continue on US 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Parkway
8
Turn left onto SR 305
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto SR 30; SR 39
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Green Street
10
Continue on SR 30; SR 39
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South White Street
11
Continue on SR 30
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
12
Turn left onto Athens Pike
273 ft
·
13 sec
·
Athens Pike
13
Turn right onto Short Street
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Short Street
14
Arrive at destination
Short Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.3 — 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
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 11 / Willson Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 11 / Willson Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 305 / Ingleside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 305 / Ingleside Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Athens Pike
Turn left onto Athens Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
North Etowah, TN
Late night in North Etowah on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
2 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
24m 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 drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate a series of turns rather than long, straight stretches. With only an 8% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads, including Ingleside Avenue and Congress Parkway. The longest uninterrupted segment is 7.1 miles along the David W Lillard Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more directional changes. You’ll experience the feel of a local commute, punctuated by adjustments in direction.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 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 around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
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 24m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 11 / Willson Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 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: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 11 / Willson Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Etowah, 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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