How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Sale Creek, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Sale Creek, TN is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton 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 Sale Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Sale Creek.
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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
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Patterson Road
7 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Sale Creek.
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.
Dayton
Merge slight left
9.31 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sale Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Sale Creek?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Soddy-Daisy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 13.6 miles from Sale Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Sale Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Sale Creek. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.47 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sale Creek
Sale Creek is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3822900, -85.1088400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sale Creek (-85.10884, 35.38229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
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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