Origin
Signal Mountain, TN
Morning in Signal Mountain on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Signal Mountain, TN to Huntingdon Forest, 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
16.9 mi
27 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 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
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.
Signal Mountain, TN
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Huntingdon Forest, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Southeast Tennessee, the 16.9-mile journey from Signal Mountain to Huntingdon Forest is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 27 minutes on the road, making this an efficient outing that does not require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this trip is highly economical for those exploring the local area. You will navigate a mix of roads, transitioning from the higher elevations of Signal Mountain down toward your destination. Because the entire route is well under an hour, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single morning or afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Creek Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Gann Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Thrasher Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morrison Springs | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Russell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain, TN and Huntingdon Forest, 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
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 27
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Thrasher Pike
15
Turn right onto Thrasher Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thrasher Pike
16
Turn right onto Gann Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gann Road
17
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hunting Circle
18
Turn left onto Carrie Lane
216 ft
·
10 sec
·
Carrie Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — 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
6
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mountain Creek Road
Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Carrie Lane
Turn left onto Carrie Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Morning in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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 warmer 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?
This drive offers a mixed profile, transitioning between local roads and faster highway segments. You will spend 45% of your travel time on highways, primarily utilizing US 27, Signal Mountain Boulevard, and Mountain Creek Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.6-mile segment on US 27, which provides a bit of steady momentum before you transition back to local driving. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move off the mountain and navigate the varied infrastructure of these connecting routes. Behind the wheel, you will find the experience balances the necessity of highway speed with the more measured pace of local thoroughfares.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 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 27m drive. You will face about 13 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 27m. Total distance: 16.9 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 (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 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 Huntingdon Forest, 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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