Origin
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Afternoon in Red Boiling Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
139.3 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North Springs Road, Red Boiling Sprgs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.78 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
69.6 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 139.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Springs Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Boiling Sprgs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Boiling Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jennings Creek Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gainesboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
433 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
2
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on North Springs Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Springs Road
4
Continue on Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
5
Continue on Red Boiling Springs Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Red Boiling Springs Highway
6
Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Jennings Creek Highway
7
Continue on North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Gainesboro Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Gainesboro Highway
10
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
11
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
8 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
TN 111: Livingston, Sparta
13
Turn right
19 mi
·
23 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Spencer Highway
15
Continue straight
13 mi
·
17 min
16
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
17
Continue straight
5.9 mi
·
7 min
18
Merge slight right
9.6 mi
·
11 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
20
Continue on Dayton Pike
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dayton Pike
21
Keep slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 17 South
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 17 South
23
Turn straight
2.5 mi
·
4 min
24
Turn right onto Glass Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Glass Street
25
Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.6 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Red Boiling Springs, 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 Red Boiling Springs, TN
This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Boiling Springs, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.6 mi from Red Boiling Springs, TN · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.6 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into East Chattanooga, 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 East Chattanooga, 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
$21.78 one way
$43.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.76 | $61.51 |
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: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
East Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon in East Chattanooga on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
2h 38m 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 Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Springs Road, Red Boiling Sprgs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.6 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.78 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Red Boiling Springs, TN to East Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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