How far is Northwoods, TN from Walden, TN?
The driving distance from Northwoods, TN to Walden, TN is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwoods and Walden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwoods and Walden.
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Start on Carmack Road
862 ft · 40 sec · Carmack Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gadd Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Gadd Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Morrison Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min · Morrison Springs
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Turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mountain Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mountain Creek Road
11 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
1402 ft · 28 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Creek Road
33 m · 2 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
1635 ft · 34 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
991 ft · 45 sec · Russell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Signal Mountain Road
889 ft · 15 sec · Signal Mountain Road
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Taft Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Taft Highway
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Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike
1550 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
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Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road
2177 ft · 2 min · Key-Hulse Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1354 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivory Avenue
1265 ft · 56 sec · Ivory Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivory Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwoods and Walden.
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.
Taft Highway
Continue on Taft Highway
3.12 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.
Sunny leaving Northwoods and Sunny near Walden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwoods to Walden?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Signal Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Northwoods and 13 miles from Walden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northwoods and Sunny near Walden.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwoods and Walden. Straight-line distance: 2.96 mi (4.76 km).
#1 Northwoods
Northwoods is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1528500, -85.2510700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walden
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,183 |
| Coordinates | 35.1647900, -85.3013500 |
| Altitude | 580 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ivory Avenue (-85.301486, 35.164861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.65 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
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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