Origin
Signal Mountain, TN
Late night in Signal Mountain on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Signal Mountain, TN to Grant, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Signal Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
This 23.8-mile drive from Signal Mountain, TN to Grant, TN is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily be on US 27, Mowbray Pike, and Signal Mountain Boulevard, with about 40% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for this distance. Given its brevity and mixed drive profile, there's no need to split this into multiple days. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Mowbray Pike | 5 mi | 12m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Creek Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Morrison Springs | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grant Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dayton Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain, TN and Grant, TN.
1
Start on Mississippi Avenue
189 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mississippi Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto US 127
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
Taft Highway
3
Continue on US 127
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
4
Continue on US 127
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Signal Mountain Road
5
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Russell Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
8
Continue on Mountain Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountain Creek Road
10
Continue on Mountain Creek Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Creek Road
11
Turn right onto Morrison Springs
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morrison Springs
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Merge onto US 27
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 27
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Harrison Lane
15
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Harrison Lane
16
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Pike
17
Turn left onto Mountain Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
18
Continue on Mowbray Pike
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Mowbray Pike
19
Turn right onto Grant Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Road
20
Arrive at destination
Grant Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 127 / Taft Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 127 / Taft Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Russell Avenue
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Mountain Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grant, TN
Late night in Grant on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
28 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
42m 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 drive on this 23.8-mile route, with 40% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles along US 27, offering a chance for a steady pace. As you navigate Mowbray Pike and Signal Mountain Boulevard, you'll likely experience a change in road character, moving from more open highway to potentially more local road conditions. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a varied driving experience. The overall feel is one of transitioning through different types of Tennessee roadways.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on US 27.
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 early in the drive near US 127 / Taft Highway.
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 42m drive. You will face about 12 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 127 / Taft Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Mountain Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on US 27. 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 127 / Taft Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Mountain Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant, 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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