How far is Walden, TN from Manchester Park, TN?

The driving distance from Walden, TN to Manchester Park, TN is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.02 mi
00h 24m
Flight
3.75 mi
6.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.75 mi
Kilometers
6.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.02 mi
Kilometers
19.34 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Walden
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walden
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive Manchester Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Signal Mountain
TN

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

From Walden
6 mi
00h 12m
To Manchester Park
6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walden and Manchester Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Manchester Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Ivory Avenue

    1265 ft · 58 sec · Ivory Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1354 ft · 59 sec · Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Key-Hulse Road

    2177 ft · 2 min · Key-Hulse Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike

    1550 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Taft Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taft Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Signal Mountain Road

    889 ft · 19 sec · Signal Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Russell Avenue

    991 ft · 47 sec · Russell Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road

    1644 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mountain Creek Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

    1399 ft · 28 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Creek Road

    19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mountain Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Morrison Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Morrison Springs

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Boulevard

    828 ft · 19 sec · Dayton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ashland Terrace

    2935 ft · 2 min · Ashland Terrace

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Thrushwood Drive

    715 ft · 26 sec · Thrushwood Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mauldeth Road

    1415 ft · 1 min · Mauldeth Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mauldeth Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden and Manchester Park.

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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taft Highway
3.12 mi · 26%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 25%
Mountain Creek Road
1.94 mi · 16%
Morrison Springs
1.29 mi · 11%
Ashland Terrace
0.56 mi · 5%
Key-Hulse Road
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taft Highway

Turn straight onto Taft Highway

3.12 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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Signal Mountain
00h 12m from Walden
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Walden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walden to Manchester Park?

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 6 miles from Walden and 6 miles from Manchester Park.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Walden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Manchester Park. Straight-line distance: 3.75 mi (6.04 km).

Walden

#1 Walden

Town of the United States

Population2,183
Coordinates35.1647900, -85.3013500
Altitude580
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester Park

Manchester Park is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1142400, -85.2769000
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Walden (-85.30135, 35.16479)
End: Manchester Park (-85.2769, 35.11424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Walden and Manchester Park. The current time is 01:21:02.

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