How far is Chattanooga, TN from Gruetli-Laager, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.67 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gruetli-Laager
Tue, May 26, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Tue, May 26, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-05-26T07:19
Arrive Gruetli-Laager
Tue, May 26, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:02 AM to 10:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Powells Crossroads
TN

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
20.3 mi
00h 30m
To Gruetli-Laager
20.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suck Creek Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Suck Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    83 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2893 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Cumberland Drive

    17.4 mi · 26 min · Cumberland Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suck Creek Road
17.7 mi · 44%
Cumberland Drive
17.4 mi · 43%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.66 mi · 7%
Signal Mountain Road
1.62 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.82 mi · 2%
US 127 North
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Drive

Turn slight left onto Cumberland Drive

17.4 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powells Crossroads
00h 30m from Chattanooga
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gruetli-Laager.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Gruetli-Laager?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Powells Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Chattanooga and 20.3 miles from Gruetli-Laager.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gruetli-Laager.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Gruetli-Laager

#2 Gruetli-Laager

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,734
Coordinates35.3723000, -85.6180300
Altitude584
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Gruetli-Laager (-85.61803, 35.3723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Gruetli-Laager, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 07:19:09, although it is 06:19:09 in Gruetli-Laager.

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.