How far is Falling Water, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Falling Water, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falling Water and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falling Water and East 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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dayton Pike
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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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 Falling Water and East 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.
Dayton Pike
Keep slight left
3.34 mi · 00h 04m
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 Partly Cloudy near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falling Water to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Falling Water and 6.3 miles from East Chattanooga.
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 3.1 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 $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falling Water and Partly Cloudy near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falling Water and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 9.52 mi (15.32 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 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: 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 18m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
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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