How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Gruetli-Laager, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight
711 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Mabel Street
154 m · 11 sec · Mabel Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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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Turn left onto Suck Creek Road
14.5 mi · 22 min · Suck Creek Road
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right
83 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
2893 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Cumberland Drive
17.4 mi · 26 min · Cumberland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager.
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.
Cumberland Drive
Turn slight left onto Cumberland Drive
17.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Gruetli-Laager.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Gruetli-Laager?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Powells Crossroads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from East Chattanooga and 22.2 miles from Gruetli-Laager.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 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 Gruetli-Laager, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Gruetli-Laager.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Gruetli-Laager. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gruetli-Laager
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,734 |
| Coordinates | 35.3723000, -85.6180300 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gruetli-Laager (-85.61803, 35.3723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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