How far is Walden, TN from Northwoods, TN?

The driving distance from Walden, TN to Northwoods, TN is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.5 mi
00h 30m
Flight
2.96 mi
4.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.96 mi
Kilometers
4.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
15.5 mi
Kilometers
24.94 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwoods
Sun, Nov 8, 11:04 AM EST
Return by in Walden
Sun, Nov 8, 11:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walden
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Northwoods
Sun, Nov 8, 11:04 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

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

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

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

From Walden
7.7 mi
00h 15m
To Northwoods
7.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Northwoods.

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · Dayton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gadd Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Gadd Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Carmack Road

    862 ft · 38 sec · Carmack Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carmack Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taft Highway
3.12 mi · 20%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 19%
Dayton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 13%
Mountain Creek Road
1.94 mi · 13%
Gadd Road
1.7 mi · 11%
Morrison Springs
1.29 mi · 8%
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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Signal Mountain
00h 15m from Walden
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walden and Sunny near Northwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walden to Northwoods?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 Walden and 7.8 miles from Northwoods.

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 12.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walden and Sunny near Northwoods.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Northwoods. Straight-line distance: 2.96 mi (4.76 km).

Walden

#1 Walden

Town of the United States

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

Northwoods is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1528500, -85.2510700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Walden (-85.30135, 35.16479)
End: Northwoods (-85.25107, 35.15285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.02
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $2.01 $4.02
Mid-grade $4.13 $2.27 $4.54
Premium $4.55 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $5.88 $3.23 $6.46

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Walden and Northwoods. The current time is 10:33:46.

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.