How far is Collegedale, TN from Signal Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Collegedale, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collegedale and Signal Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale and Signal Mountain.
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Start on Colcord Drive
21 m · 8 sec · Colcord Drive
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Turn left onto Apison Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Apison Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Apison Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Apison Pike
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Continue on Volkswagen Drive
1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive
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Take the ramp sharp left
1571 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue
58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegedale and Signal Mountain.
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.
Volkswagen Drive
Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Collegedale and Sunny near Signal Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collegedale to Signal Mountain?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Collegedale and 13.7 miles from Signal Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collegedale and Sunny near Signal Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collegedale and Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 km).
#1 Collegedale
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,400 |
| Coordinates | 35.0531300, -85.0502300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Signal Mountain
Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1225700, -85.3438500 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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