Origin
Crestfield, TN
Morning in Crestfield on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestfield, TN to Signal Mountain, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestfield, TN
Kelly
Signal Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Signal Mountain, TN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Signal Mountain Boulevard, Boy Scout Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Signal Mountain, TN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,699 ft
664 ft
Total Climb
1,348 ft
Total Descent
376 ft
Highest Point
1,699 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,035 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boy Scout Road.
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 16.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.2 miles (Boy Scout Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boy Scout Road
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mississippi Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Boy Scout Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dayton Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crestfield Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestfield, TN and Signal Mountain, TN.
1
Start on Crestfield Circle
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
2
Continue on Crestfield Circle
291 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
3
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boy Scout Road
4
Turn right onto TN 153
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dayton Pike
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
6
Merge onto US 27
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 27
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
8
Keep slight right at fork
168 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
10
Continue on US 127
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
11
Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mississippi Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Signal Mountain, TN
Morning in Signal Mountain on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Signal Mountain, TN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Signal Mountain Boulevard, Boy Scout Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Crestfield, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boy Scout Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Crestfield, TN to Signal Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 664 ft to 1,699 ft elevation with about 1,348 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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