Origin
Pigeon Forge, TN
Morning in Pigeon Forge on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pigeon Forge, TN to Newell Station, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pigeon Forge, TN
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Newell Station, TN
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Trip Overview
Pigeon Forge to Newell Station is 18.8 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Chapman Highway, Parkway, and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mixed drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a dedicated scenic tour. With just 25 minutes of driving, this route is perfect for fitting into a busy travel day or as a quick connector between two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Parkway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Forks of the River Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old Mill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chapman Highway
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon Forge, TN and Newell Station, TN.
1
Start on Old Mill Avenue
342 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Mill Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 321; US 441
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
125 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 411 North
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 441
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Forks of the River Parkway
5
Turn left onto US 411; US 441
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 411; US 441
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chapman Highway
7
Take the exit
148 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 338 North
8
Take the ramp
72 ft
·
1 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.8 — 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
|
US 321; US 441 / Parkway
Turn right onto US 321; US 441 / Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 411 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 411 North
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 411; US 441 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 411; US 441 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 338 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 338 North
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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
Newell Station, TN
Morning in Newell Station on Sunday
Local time
6:14 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
35 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
25m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with only 33% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a combination of main roads, including Chapman Highway, Parkway, and West Main Street, which will likely have local traffic and varying speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Chapman Highway. The drive isn't overly demanding, but be prepared for potential slowdowns as you transition between different road types and enter more populated areas.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Chapman Highway.
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 US 321; US 441 / Parkway.
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 25m 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 (US 321; US 441 / Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (US 411; US 441 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Pigeon Forge, TN
Full guide →Pigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, 5 mi (8.0 km) north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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 25m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Chapman 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 (US 321; US 441 / Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (US 411; US 441 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Newell Station, 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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