Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gruetli-Laager, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN is 44.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Cumberland Drive and SR 283, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee, taking you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The drive is primarily on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a high-speed interstate trip. With no planned stops, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Drive | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Suck Creek Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| SR 283 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US 27 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Drive
— 17.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Gruetli-Laager, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto SR 17
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glass Street
3
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
4
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
7
Turn left onto Mabel Street
504 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mabel Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 27
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
14
Turn left onto SR 27
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Suck Creek Road
15
Continue on SR 283
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 283
16
Take the ramp
273 ft
·
7 sec
17
Merge onto SR 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 28
18
Turn left onto SR 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn slight left onto SR 108
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Cumberland Drive
20
Arrive at destination
SR 108
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 17 / Glass Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 17 / Glass Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Riverside Drive
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mabel Street
Turn left onto Mabel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gruetli-Laager, TN
Morning in Gruetli-Laager on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features an 11% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 17.4 miles along Cumberland Drive. Expect to transition from any highway segments onto local roads fairly early in the drive. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so anticipate navigating through more developed areas and potentially slower speeds before reaching your destination.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Cumberland Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 17 / Glass Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 17 / Glass Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles (Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Mabel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Cumberland Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gruetli-Laager, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 17 / Glass Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles (Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Mabel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gruetli-Laager, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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