Origin
Walden, TN
Late night in Walden on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walden, 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
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
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.
Walden, TN
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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 125 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
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Grant, TN
Late night in Grant on Sunday
Local time
1:59 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
29 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
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?
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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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