How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Ridgeside, TN?
The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Ridgeside, TN is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Mountain and Ridgeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Ridgeside.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1394 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
59 m · 4 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Willow Street
1993 ft · 47 sec · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto McCallie Avenue
2362 ft · 1 min · McCallie Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dodds Avenue Overpass
867 ft · 24 sec · Dodds Avenue Overpass
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Continue on McCallie Avenue
1173 ft · 32 sec · McCallie Avenue
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Continue on Missionary Ridge Tunnel
962 ft · 23 sec · Missionary Ridge Tunnel
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Continue on Brainerd Road
135 m · 18 sec · Brainerd Road
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Turn left onto North Seminole Drive
1931 ft · 1 min · North Seminole Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Seminole Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Mountain and Ridgeside.
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.
Signal Mountain Boulevard
Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 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.
Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Sunny near Ridgeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Ridgeside?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Chattanooga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Signal Mountain and 8.1 miles from Ridgeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Ridgeside.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Ridgeside. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 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 Ridgeside
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 35.0325700, -85.2524600 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Seminole Drive (-85.252472, 35.032574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
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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