How far is Chattanooga, TN from Red Boiling Springs, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Red Boiling Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Red Boiling Springs.
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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 left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Artillery Road
43.5 mi · 56 min · Artillery Road
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Turn left
1960 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Creek Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Hudson Creek Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hudson Creek Highway
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Continue on Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
1567 ft · 27 sec · Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
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Continue on North Springs Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Springs Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Red Boiling Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Artillery Road
Continue on Artillery Road
43.5 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Red Boiling Springs?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Chattanooga and 70.6 miles from Red Boiling Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Red Boiling Springs, 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 Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Red Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.16 mi (172.46 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Boiling Springs
City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.5333900, -85.8499800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Boiling Springs (-85.84998, 36.53339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.22 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
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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