Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tusculum, TN
Kelly
Sequoia Hills, TN
Robert So
Tusculum to Sequoia Hills is 9.9 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Asheville Highway, US 11E Business, and East Bernard Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and Tennessee, making it a convenient local trip. The drive is primarily on surface roads, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed highway cruising. It's a straightforward route perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Highway | 3.6 mi | 10m |
| US 11E Business | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Bernard Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Erwin Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Andrew Johnson Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Vann Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South McKee Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tusculum, TN and Sequoia Hills, TN.
Start on Sam Doak Drive
Turn straight onto Erwin Highway
Turn left onto US 11E; US 321
Take the exit onto US 11E Business
Turn left onto East Bernard Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350
Continue on South McKee Street
Continue on Crescent Street
Turn left onto East Vann Road
Turn left onto SR 70
Turn right onto Sequoia Trail
At end of road, turn left onto Wykle Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 11E Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 / East McKee Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Vann Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Sequoia Trail
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Wykle Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $5.25 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tusculum on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Areas Of Frost
Destination
Afternoon in Sequoia Hills on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear
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.
With only 15% highway share, this route is predominantly surface roads. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, including Asheville Highway, US 11E Business, and East Bernard Avenue. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 3.6 miles on Asheville Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you move through developed areas.
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 1.8 miles in near US 11E Business.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m 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 1.8 miles (US 11E Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.4 miles (SR 350 / East McKee Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (East Vann Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
1,564 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
Founded 1959
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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