How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Falling Water, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Falling Water, TN is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Falling Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Falling Water.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp left toward TN 153 North
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Falling Water.
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.
TN 153 North
Merge slight left
8.34 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Falling Water?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 6.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 6.3 miles from Falling Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Falling Water. Straight-line distance: 9.52 mi (15.32 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falling Water (-85.25357, 35.20312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
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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