How far is Grant, TN from Signal Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Grant, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.55 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.24 mi
21.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.24 mi
Kilometers
21.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.55 mi
Kilometers
39.51 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM EST
Return by in Grant
Sat, Nov 7, 11:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-11-07T10:04
Arrive Signal Mountain
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grant
10:00 PM EST
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
Walden
TN

Town of the United States

From Grant
12.5 mi
00h 17m
To Signal Mountain
12.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grant and Signal Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Signal Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Grant Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mowbray Pike

    5 mi · 12 min · Mowbray Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Mountain Road

    2916 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dayton Pike

    2883 ft · 1 min · Dayton Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Lane

    830 ft · 24 sec · Harrison Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1699 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant and Signal Mountain.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Lane
13.1 mi · 54%
Mowbray Pike
5.03 mi · 20%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.05 mi · 12%
Signal Mountain Road
1.57 mi · 6%
Grant Road
0.79 mi · 3%
Mountain Road
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harrison Lane

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walden
00h 17m from Grant
Leave By
7:22 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grant and Mostly Clear near Signal Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grant to Signal Mountain?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Grant and 12.1 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grant and Mostly Clear near Signal Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.3 km).

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#1 Grant

Grant is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2925700, -85.2357900
Altitude520
CountryUnited States
Signal Mountain

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Road (-85.235432, 35.292564)
End: Mississippi Avenue (-85.343922, 35.122299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.20
Round trip
$6.41
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $3.20 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.15 $3.61 $7.22
Premium $4.56 $3.97 $7.94
Diesel $5.90 $5.13 $10.26

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Signal Mountain. The current time is 10:04:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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