How far is Chattanooga, TN from Grimsley, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Grimsley, TN is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Grimsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Grimsley.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto Piccadilly Avenue
2655 ft · 53 sec · Piccadilly Avenue
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Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
1448 ft · 31 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 30 min · Wassom Memorial Highway
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Turn straight
27.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Grimsley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Chattanooga and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Grimsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Grimsley?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Chattanooga and 51.3 miles from Grimsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Grimsley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Chattanooga and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Grimsley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Grimsley. Straight-line distance: 86.34 mi (138.95 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grimsley
Grimsley is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2670100, -84.9844000 |
| Altitude | 534 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grimsley (-84.9844, 36.26701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.65 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.46 | $32.91 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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