Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Evening in East Chattanooga on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Pine Crest, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
143.1 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Crest, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Pine Crest, TN covers 143.1 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 11, Bonny Oaks Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 143.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 143.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near US 11; US 64; SR 317.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 143.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.6 miles (I 75 / Knoxville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
101.6 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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I 75 / Knoxville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Knoxville Bypass toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 385
Toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington
8
105.4 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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I 75
Take the exit onto I 75 toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexi...
5
105.6 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
132.7 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 25W
Take the exit onto US 25W toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jac...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Chattanooga, TN and Pine Crest, TN, road signs point toward Lexington, Jacksboro and La Follette.
Lexington
105.4 mi in
|
~2h 1m
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via I 75
Jacksboro
132.7 mi in
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~2h 35m
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via US 25W
La Follette
132.7 mi in
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~2h 35m
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via US 25W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 99.5 mi | 1h 52m |
| US 11 | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Pinecrest Road | 5.6 mi | 21m |
| Knoxville Bypass | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Central Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Towe String Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Pine Crest, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
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North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Glass Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Street
4
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
5
Continue on SR 317
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
6
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 75
72 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 75
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Knoxville Bypass
Exit 385
Toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 75
Exit 3
Toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
27 mi
·
33 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
12
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W
239 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 25W
14
Merge onto US 25W; TN 63
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paris Nance Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
18
Turn left onto Island Road
207 ft
·
12 sec
·
Island Road
19
Turn right onto Towe String Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Towe String Road
20
Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road
4.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Pinecrest Road
21
Continue on Pinecrest Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pinecrest Road
22
Continue on Pinecrest Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinecrest Road
23
Turn right onto Fire Department Lane
88 ft
·
3 sec
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Fire Department Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Fire Department Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Crest, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 143.1 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from East Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 99.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.6 mi from East Chattanooga, TN · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.5 miles.
Arriving in Pine Crest, TN
The final approach into Pine Crest, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pine Crest, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.37 one way
$44.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.59 | $63.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.03 | $6.87 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.03 | $9.16 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Pine Crest, TN
Evening in Pine Crest on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m 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 East Chattanooga, TN to Pine Crest, TN covers 143.1 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 11, Bonny Oaks Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 143.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.6 miles (I 75 / Knoxville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Chattanooga, TN and Pine Crest, TN, road signs point toward Lexington, Jacksboro and La Follette.
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