Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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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Grant, TN
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain, TN and Grant, TN.
Start on Mississippi Avenue
Turn sharp right onto US 127
Continue on US 127
Continue on US 127
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Continue on Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Continue on Mountain Creek Road
Turn right onto Morrison Springs
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
Turn left onto Mountain Road
Continue on Mowbray Pike
Turn right onto Grant Road
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn sharp right onto US 127 / Taft Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Signal Mountain on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Grant on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,285 ft
Total Descent
1,284 ft
Highest Point
1,735 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,058 ft
Founded 1919
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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