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Distance from West Jefferson to Mountain City

Driving Distance
31.2 mi 50.2 km
Flying Distance
18.1 mi 29.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from West Jefferson, North Carolina to Mountain City, Tennessee is 31.2 mi (50.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 18.1 mi (29.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 50 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

West Jefferson
Place West Jefferson
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.403736
Longitude -81.492883
GPS 36.403736° N, 81.492883° W
Local Time 5:04 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Mountain City
Place Mountain City
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 36.474564
Longitude -81.804838
GPS 36.474564° N, 81.804838° W
Local Time 5:04 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from West Jefferson, North Carolina to Mountain City, Tennessee covers 31.2 mi (50.2 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (29.6-31.2 miles / 48-50 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

Big Laurel Rd and TN-167 S/Forge Creek Rd
31.2 mi 50 minutes
Shortest
Big Laurel Rd
29.6 mi 46 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.