How far is Falling Water, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Falling Water, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falling Water and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falling Water and Chattanooga.
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Start on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 15 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Continue on Dayton Pike
1175 ft · 23 sec · Dayton Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1176 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falling Water and Chattanooga.
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.
US 27 South
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Falling Water and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falling Water to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 6.8 miles from Falling Water and 6.8 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falling Water and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falling Water and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.24 km).
#1 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
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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