How far is Alcoa, TN from West Hills, TN?

The driving distance from Alcoa, TN to West Hills, TN is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.98 mi
11.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.98 mi
Kilometers
11.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.72 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hills
Tue, Apr 21, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Alcoa
Tue, Apr 21, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alcoa
2026-04-21T10:21
Arrive West Hills
Tue, Apr 21, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alcoa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maryville
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Alcoa
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To West Hills
4.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alcoa and West Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa and West Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Springbrook Road

    7 m · 2 sec · Springbrook Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Edison Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Edison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Hall Road

    2754 ft · 54 sec · North Hall Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bessemer Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bessemer Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1171 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Niles Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Niles Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mint Road

    1923 ft · 59 sec · Mint Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Hills Drive

    923 ft · 43 sec · West Hills Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Big Bend Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Big Bend Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Bend Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alcoa and West Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bessemer Street
5.01 mi · 59%
Old Niles Ferry Road
1.17 mi · 14%
East Edison Street
0.81 mi · 9%
North Hall Road
0.52 mi · 6%
Fairview Drive
0.39 mi · 5%
Mint Road
0.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Bessemer Street

Merge slight left

3.99 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryville
00h 08m from Alcoa
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alcoa and Sunny near West Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alcoa to West Hills?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Alcoa and 4.3 miles from West Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alcoa and Sunny near West Hills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alcoa and West Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.24 km).

Alcoa

#1 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Hills

West Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6959200, -84.0207400
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)
End: West Hills (-84.02074, 35.69592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Alcoa and West Hills. The current time is 10:21:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.