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Trip from Walden, TN to Grant, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

28 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Walden, TN

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Downtown Grant, TN, TN

Grant, TN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 28-mile drive from Walden to Grant, Tennessee, takes about 51 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on US 27 and Mowbray Pike, with a portion on Taft Highway, covering a moderate 34% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. It offers a mixed driving experience, perfect for a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Southeast region, providing a familiar local feel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 9.6 mi 11m
Mowbray Pike 5 mi 12m
Taft Highway 3.1 mi 4m
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
Longest stretch: US 27 — 9.6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walden, TN and Grant, TN.

1

Start on Ivory Avenue

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Ivory Avenue
2

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Lake Avenue
3

Continue on Key-Hulse Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Key-Hulse Road
4

Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
5

Turn straight onto US 127

3.1 mi · 4 min · Taft Highway
6

Continue on US 127

3.0 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
7

Continue on US 127

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Signal Mountain Road
8

Turn left onto Russell Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Russell Avenue
9

At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Mountain Creek Road
10

Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

57 ft · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
11

Continue on Mountain Creek Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Mountain Creek Road
12

Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

61 ft · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
13

Continue on Mountain Creek Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mountain Creek Road
14

Turn right onto Morrison Springs

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morrison Springs
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
16

Merge onto US 27

9.6 mi · 11 min · US 27
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward Harrison Lane
18

Turn left onto Harrison Lane

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Harrison Lane
19

Turn right onto Dayton Pike

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dayton Pike
20

Turn left onto Mountain Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road
21

Continue on Mowbray Pike

5.0 mi · 12 min · Mowbray Pike
22

Turn right onto Grant Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Grant Road
23

Arrive at destination

Grant Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lake Avenue

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
7.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | Russell Avenue

Turn left onto Russell Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
7.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | Mountain Creek Road

At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~15m in | Mountain Creek Road

Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
8.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | Mountain Creek Road

Enter roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.27 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.56 $9.13
premium $4.72 $5.20 $10.40
diesel $4.80 $5.29 $10.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Walden, TN

Morning in Walden on Sunday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 5 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 11 at 6:39PM CDT until July 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Grant, TN

Morning in Grant on Sunday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 5 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 11 at 6:39PM CDT until July 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

2 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

51m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

The personality of this route is a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and more local road conditions. With 34% of the 28 miles on highways, expect some stretches of faster travel, but also periods of slower, more deliberate navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on US 27. As you progress, the road character will shift, transitioning between these different driving environments, keeping your attention without being overly demanding. It's a drive that balances efficiency with a touch of local flavor.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 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 around 0.2 miles in near Lake Avenue.

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 51m 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: at 0.2 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (Mountain Creek Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,966 ft 677 ft

Total Climb

1,241 ft

Total Descent

1,446 ft

Highest Point

1,966 ft

~2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,289 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Walden, TN

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Nathan L. Bachman School — school building in Walden, United States of America

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 51m. Total distance: 28 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.2 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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