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Trip from Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
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.

town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Signal Mountain, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taft Highway, Signal Mountain Boulevard, Signal Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taft Highway 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN is easy. At 23m 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 Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taft Highway
Signal Mountain Boulevard
Signal Mountain Road
Russell Avenue
Mountain Creek Road
Morrison Springs
TN 153 South
Dayton Pike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Taft Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain, TN and Crestfield, TN.

1

Start on Mississippi Avenue

190 ft · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway

302 ft · 7 sec · Taft Highway
3

Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

3.0 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
4

Continue on Signal Mountain Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Signal Mountain Road
5

Turn left onto Russell Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Russell Avenue
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Mountain Creek Road
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mountain Creek Road

59 ft · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
8

Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Mountain Creek Road
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Creek Road

62 ft · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
10

Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mountain Creek Road
11

Turn right onto Morrison Springs

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morrison Springs
12

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
13

Merge slight left

5.4 mi · 6 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam

0.2 mi · 20 sec · TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
15

Turn right onto Dayton Pike

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Dayton Pike
16

Turn left onto Boy Scout Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Boy Scout Road
17

Turn right onto Crestfield Circle

292 ft · 18 sec · Crestfield Circle
18

Continue on Crestfield Circle

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Crestfield Circle
19

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.47 $4.94
premium $4.89 $2.77 $5.54
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Signal Mountain, TN

Afternoon in Signal Mountain on Thursday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crestfield, TN

Afternoon in Crestfield on Thursday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

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

23m 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 Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taft Highway, Signal Mountain Boulevard, Signal Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Signal Mountain, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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.
The drive from Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN is easy. At 23m 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 Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Signal Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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