How far is Chattanooga, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.8 mi
03h 10m
Flight
107.81 mi
173.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.8 mi
Kilometers
207.29 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 11:11 AM EST
Return by in Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 2:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-11-07T08:00
Arrive Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 11:11 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
64.4 mi
01h 35m
To Pine Crest
64.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Pine Crest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Pine Crest.

  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

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    42.3 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Gateway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Roane State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hannah Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    127 m · 5 sec · Harriman Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Island Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Pinecrest Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1213 ft · 53 sec · Pinecrest Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Pinecrest Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Fire Department Lane

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Pine Crest.

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
63.9 mi · 50%
Roane State Highway
9.84 mi · 8%
Harriman Highway
9.65 mi · 7%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 7%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 6%
Pinecrest Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Keep slight right

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 35m from Chattanooga
Leave By
10:38 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Chattanooga and 64.4 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.5 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Pine Crest (-84.12881, 36.27619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.21 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.51
9.1 gal · 34.42 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $16.75 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.15 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.56 $20.76 $41.52
Diesel $5.90 $26.83 $53.66

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Pine Crest. The current time is 08:00:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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