How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Glade and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Snead Drive
2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Peavine Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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Continue on Piccadilly Avenue
2655 ft · 57 sec · Piccadilly Avenue
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Turn right onto Rhea County Highway
22.3 mi · 29 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
19.9 mi · 23 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
1331 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Dayton Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dayton Pike
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 17 South
865 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade and East Chattanooga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rhea County Highway
Turn right onto Rhea County Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield Glade and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Glade to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 43.4 miles from Fairfield Glade and 50.2 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairfield Glade and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield Glade and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 67.75 mi (109.03 km).
#1 Fairfield Glade
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,989 |
| Coordinates | 36.0003500, -84.8863400 |
| Altitude | 636 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.03 | $28.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
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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