How far is Athens, TN from Etowah, TN?
The driving distance from Athens, TN to Etowah, TN is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Etowah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Etowah.
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Start on Washington Avenue
57 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North White Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North White Street
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Continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · David W Lillard Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
160 m · 9 sec · David W Lillard Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto L & N Drive
35 m · 8 sec · L & N Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L & N Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Etowah.
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.
David W Lillard Memorial Highway
Continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
7.54 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Etowah?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Athens and 5.2 miles from Etowah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Etowah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Etowah. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).
#1 Athens
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.4428500, -84.5929900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etowah
City in McMinn County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,527 |
| Coordinates | 35.3234100, -84.5249300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: L & N Drive (-84.524937, 35.323397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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