How far is Bean Station, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Bean Station, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.46 mi
02h 36m
Flight
141.26 mi
227.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.26 mi
Kilometers
227.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.46 mi
Kilometers
250.19 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bean Station
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bean Station
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bean Station
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bean Station
75.7 mi
01h 18m
To East Chattanooga
79.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bean Station and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bean Station and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway

    1293 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bean Station and East Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 50%
Appalachian Highway
65.6 mi · 42%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 18m from Bean Station
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bean Station and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bean Station to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Bean Station and 79.7 miles from East Chattanooga.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bean Station and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bean Station and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 141.26 mi (227.34 km).

Bean Station

#1 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.284085, 36.343646)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bean Station and East Chattanooga. The current time is 01:55:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.