How far is Altamont, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Altamont, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Cumberland Street
526 ft · 24 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left
23 mi · 34 min
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Take the ramp slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
2931 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Suck Creek Road
14.5 mi · 22 min · Suck Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1394 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn straight
613 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and East Chattanooga.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
23 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altamont to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Altamont and 36.6 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Altamont and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.09 km).
#1 Altamont
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 35.4295200, -85.7230300 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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