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

The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Walden, TN is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.31 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.78 mi
6.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.78 mi
Kilometers
6.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.31 mi
Kilometers
6.93 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walden
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Signal Mountain
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Signal Mountain
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Walden
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Signal Mountain
10:00 PM EDT
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
Red Bank
TN

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Signal Mountain
2.2 mi
00h 04m
To Walden
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Taft Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taft Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike

    1550 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road

    2177 ft · 2 min · Key-Hulse Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1354 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ivory Avenue

    1265 ft · 56 sec · Ivory Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivory Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taft Highway
3.06 mi · 71%
Key-Hulse Road
0.41 mi · 10%
Fairmount Pike
0.29 mi · 7%
Lake Avenue
0.26 mi · 6%
Ivory Avenue
0.24 mi · 6%
Mississippi Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taft Highway

Turn left onto Taft Highway

3.06 mi · 00h 05m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bank
00h 04m from Signal Mountain
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Sunny near Walden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.3 miles (6.9 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?

Red Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Signal Mountain and 2.2 miles from Walden.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 $0.59 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Walden.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Walden. Straight-line distance: 3.78 mi (6.08 km).

Signal Mountain

#1 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Walden

#2 Walden

Town of the United States

Population2,183
Coordinates35.1647900, -85.3013500
Altitude580
CountryUnited States
Start: Mississippi Avenue (-85.343922, 35.122299)
End: Ivory Avenue (-85.301486, 35.164861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.58 L · about $0.59
Round trip
$1.17
0.3 gal · 1.16 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $0.59 $1.17
Mid-grade $4.37 $0.65 $1.31
Premium $4.77 $0.72 $1.43
Diesel $6.00 $0.90 $1.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Signal Mountain and Walden. The current time is 15:29:22.

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.