How far is Grimsley, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Grimsley, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rhea 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 Grimsley and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grimsley and East Chattanooga.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South York Highway
27.8 mi · 38 min · South York Highway
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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 Grimsley and East Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South York Highway
Turn right onto South York Highway
27.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Grimsley 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 Grimsley to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Grimsley and 60.3 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Grimsley and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Grimsley and Partly Cloudy near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grimsley and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 84.34 mi (135.74 km).
#1 Grimsley
Grimsley is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2670100, -84.9844000 |
| Altitude | 534 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.65 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
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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