How far is Crestfield, TN from Signal Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Crestfield, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.16 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.93 mi
12.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.77 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Crestfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestfield
2026-04-16T01:19
Arrive Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crestfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Red Bank
TN

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Crestfield
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To Signal Mountain
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestfield and Signal Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestfield and Signal Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on Crestfield Circle

    622 ft · 29 sec · Crestfield Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Crestfield Circle

    89 m · 18 sec · Crestfield Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boy Scout Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boy Scout Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dayton Pike

    2426 ft · 32 sec · Dayton Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 27 South: Chattanooga

    2300 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestfield and Signal Mountain.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 South
8.76 mi · 54%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.05 mi · 19%
Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi · 11%
Signal Mountain Road
1.57 mi · 10%
Dayton Pike
0.46 mi · 3%
US 127 North
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 27 South

Merge slight left

8.32 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bank
00h 11m from Crestfield
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crestfield and Mostly Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestfield to Signal Mountain?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Red Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Crestfield and 8.1 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestfield and Mostly Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestfield and Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 7.93 mi (12.77 km).

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#1 Crestfield

Crestfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1745100, -85.2185700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Signal Mountain

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Crestfield Circle (-85.218075, 35.174483)
End: Mississippi Avenue (-85.343922, 35.122299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestfield and Signal Mountain. The current time is 01:19:36.

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.