How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Crestfield, TN?

The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.38 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.93 mi
12.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.77 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.15 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestfield
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Signal Mountain
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Crestfield
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Signal Mountain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Red Bank
TN

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Signal Mountain
7.2 mi
00h 11m
To Crestfield
7.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Mountain and Crestfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Crestfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway

    92 m · 7 sec · Taft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Signal Mountain Road

    889 ft · 19 sec · Signal Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Russell Avenue

    991 ft · 47 sec · Russell Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road

    1644 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mountain Creek Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

    1399 ft · 28 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Creek Road

    19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mountain Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Morrison Springs

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morrison Springs

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam

    956 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dayton Pike

    1639 ft · 27 sec · Dayton Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boy Scout Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boy Scout Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Crestfield Circle

    89 m · 18 sec · Crestfield Circle

  18. 18

    Continue on Crestfield Circle

    622 ft · 27 sec · Crestfield Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crestfield Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Mountain and Crestfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morrison Springs
6.52 mi · 45%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 21%
Mountain Creek Road
1.94 mi · 13%
Boy Scout Road
1.81 mi · 13%
Dayton Pike
0.31 mi · 2%
Russell Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morrison Springs

Merge slight left

5.36 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bank
00h 11m from Signal Mountain
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Sunny near Crestfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Crestfield?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.2 miles from Signal Mountain and 7.2 miles from Crestfield.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Crestfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Crestfield. Straight-line distance: 7.93 mi (12.77 km).

Signal Mountain

#1 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crestfield

Crestfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1745100, -85.2185700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)
End: Crestfield (-85.21857, 35.17451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Signal Mountain and Crestfield. The current time is 02:47:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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