How far is Kimsey, TN from Ducktown, TN?
The driving distance from Kimsey, TN to Ducktown, TN is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimsey and Ducktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimsey and Ducktown.
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Start on New Stansbury Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · New Stansbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
69 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimsey and Ducktown.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
4.03 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Kimsey and Clear near Ducktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kimsey to Ducktown?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Copperhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Kimsey and 3.4 miles from Ducktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:12 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 Sunny around Kimsey and Clear near Ducktown.
Stop Ideas Near Copperhill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Copperhill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kimsey and Ducktown. Straight-line distance: 4.19 mi (6.75 km).
#1 Kimsey
Kimsey is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0828600, -84.3357600 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ducktown
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 467 |
| Coordinates | 35.0359100, -84.3827000 |
| Altitude | 528 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-84.38267, 35.035886)
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 |
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| 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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