How far is Athens, TN from Niota, TN?
The driving distance from Athens, TN to Niota, TN is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Niota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Niota.
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Start on Washington Avenue
57 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North White Street
75 m · 12 sec · North White Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Avenue
943 ft · 26 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Green Street
76 m · 6 sec · Green Street
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Turn slight right onto Ingleside Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn right onto Congress Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Congress Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Wilson Street
2237 ft · 38 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Willson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Willson Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
560 ft · 26 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
15 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Green Street
748 ft · 33 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Niota.
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.
Ingleside Avenue
Turn slight right onto Ingleside Avenue
2.82 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Niota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Niota?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.5 miles from Athens and 3.4 miles from Niota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Niota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Niota. Straight-line distance: 5.57 mi (8.96 km).
#1 Athens
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.4428500, -84.5929900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niota
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 738 |
| Coordinates | 35.5134100, -84.5452100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-84.545188, 35.513425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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