How far is West Hills, TN from Alcoa, TN?

The driving distance from West Hills, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
8.32 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.98 mi
11.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.98 mi
Kilometers
11.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.32 mi
Kilometers
13.39 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alcoa
Tue, Apr 21, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in West Hills
Tue, Apr 21, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hills
2026-04-21T08:49
Arrive Alcoa
Tue, Apr 21, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Hills
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
Maryville
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From West Hills
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Alcoa
4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Hills and Alcoa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hills and Alcoa.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Bend Drive

    124 m · 24 sec · Big Bend Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hills Drive

    923 ft · 43 sec · West Hills Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mint Road

    1923 ft · 53 sec · Mint Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Niles Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Niles Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Bessemer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Bessemer Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Hall Road

    2754 ft · 52 sec · North Hall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Edison Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Edison Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hills and Alcoa.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Niles Ferry Road
1.17 mi · 14%
East Edison Street
0.82 mi · 10%
West Bessemer Street
0.65 mi · 8%
Fairview Drive
0.62 mi · 7%
North Hall Road
0.52 mi · 6%
Mint Road
0.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

2.19 mi · 00h 03m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryville
00h 08m from West Hills
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Hills and Sunny near Alcoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hills to Alcoa?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Maryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from West Hills and 4 miles from Alcoa.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hills and Sunny near Alcoa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hills and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.24 km).

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#1 West Hills

West Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6959200, -84.0207400
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Alcoa

#2 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Bend Drive (-84.020446, 35.696082)
End: Springbrook Road (-83.973915, 35.789385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hills and Alcoa. The current time is 08:49:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.