How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Collegedale, TN?
The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Collegedale, TN is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Mountain and Collegedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Collegedale.
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Start on Mississippi Avenue
58 m · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway
92 m · 7 sec · Taft Highway
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1273 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Atlanta, Knoxville
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
1928 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Apison Pike
3 mi · 6 min · Apison Pike
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Continue on Apison Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Apison Pike
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Turn right onto Colcord Drive
21 m · 3 sec · Colcord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colcord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Mountain and Collegedale.
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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Sunny near Collegedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Collegedale?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Signal Mountain and 13.5 miles from Collegedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Collegedale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Collegedale. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 km).
#1 Signal Mountain
Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1225700, -85.3438500 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collegedale
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,400 |
| Coordinates | 35.0531300, -85.0502300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Industrial Drive (-85.049988, 35.053092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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