How far is Blaine, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Blaine, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
126.59 mi
02h 03m
Flight
114.85 mi
184.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.85 mi
Kilometers
184.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.59 mi
Kilometers
203.73 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-18T09:28
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Blaine
61.6 mi
01h 01m
To East Chattanooga
64.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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 Blaine and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Bates Drive

    73 m · 16 sec · Bates Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rutledge Pike

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 61%
Rutledge Pike
38.2 mi · 30%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 5%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi
Glass Street
0.35 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
01h 01m from Blaine
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blaine 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 Blaine to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Blaine and 64.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 114.85 mi (184.84 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

City in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,869
Coordinates36.1542500, -83.7040700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Bates Drive (-83.703934, 36.154106)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 Blaine and East Chattanooga. The current time is 09:28:58.

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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.