How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Crossville, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Crossville, TN is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.93 mi
01h 46m
Flight
62.32 mi
100.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.32 mi
Kilometers
100.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.93 mi
Kilometers
125.41 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Crossville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
39 mi
00h 53m
To Crossville
39 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Crossville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Crossville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

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

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward TN 153 North

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    32.5 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 53 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    1448 ft · 31 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway

    19.8 mi · 30 min · Wassom Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Crossville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton
42.2 mi · 54%
Wassom Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 25%
TN 153 North
8.16 mi · 10%
Bonny Oaks Drive
2.02 mi · 3%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Piccadilly Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dayton

Keep slight right

32.5 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 53m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Crossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Crossville?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from East Chattanooga and 39 miles from Crossville.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 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 Crossville, 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 Crossville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Crossville. Straight-line distance: 62.32 mi (100.29 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Crossville

#2 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Crossville (-85.0269, 35.94896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Crossville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 03:50:48, although it is 02:50:48 in Crossville.

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.