Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Red Bank, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Red Bank, TN is 9.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Dayton Boulevard, Riverside Drive, and Cherokee Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee and the Southeast region, making it an easy local drive. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal highway time, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to depart or if you need to make an unscheduled stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cherokee Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Frazier Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Glass Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dayton Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Red Bank, 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
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
10
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
11
Turn left onto Frazier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Frazier Avenue
12
Continue on Cherokee Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherokee Boulevard
13
Continue on Dayton Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dayton Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Euclid Avenue West
15
Arrive at destination
Euclid Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — 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.
7
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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Euclid Avenue West
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Red Bank, TN
Morning in Red Bank on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 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
17m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 9.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Dayton Boulevard. As you progress, expect to make frequent turns as you transition between Dayton Boulevard, Riverside Drive, and Cherokee Boulevard. This kind of route personality means you'll be more engaged with the driving, constantly adjusting your path through familiar territory rather than cruising on an open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Dayton Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 17 / Glass Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 17m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Dayton Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Red Bank, 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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