How far is Pine Crest, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Pine Crest, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.79 mi
02h 31m
Flight
107.81 mi
173.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.79 mi
Kilometers
241.06 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 8:40 AM EST
Return by in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 11:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Crest
2026-11-07T06:09
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 8:40 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Crest
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Pine Crest
64.7 mi
01h 15m
To Chattanooga
85.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Crest and Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 5 sec · Fire Department Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pinecrest Road

    5.5 mi · 21 min · Pinecrest Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Pinecrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Island Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Roane Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  38. 38

    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 Pine Crest and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 21%
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 21%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 7%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 5%
North Roane Street
6.37 mi · 4%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Continue on Rhea County Highway

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 15m from Pine Crest
Leave By
1:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pine Crest and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Crest to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Pine Crest and 85.1 miles from Chattanooga.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pine Crest and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Crest and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.5 km).

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#1 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Fire Department Lane (-84.12867, 36.276236)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.01 L · about $19.48
Round trip
$38.96
10.58 gal · 40.02 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $19.48 $38.96
Mid-grade $4.15 $21.95 $43.91
Premium $4.56 $24.14 $48.28
Diesel $5.90 $31.20 $62.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Crest and Chattanooga. The current time is 06:09:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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