How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Cross Plains, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Cross Plains, TN is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Cross Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Cross Plains.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
130.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfield
1474 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Robertson Road
33 m · 3 sec · East Robertson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Robertson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Cross Plains.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Cross Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Cross Plains?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 84.6 miles from Cross Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chattanooga and Cross Plains, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Cross Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Wartrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wartrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Cross Plains. Straight-line distance: 130.67 mi (210.3 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Plains
Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 36.5486600, -86.6961100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Plains (-86.69611, 36.54866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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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