How far is Bolivar, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Bolivar, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and East Chattanooga.
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Start on East Market Street
23 mi · 27 min · East Market Street
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Continue on West Court Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Court Avenue
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Pickwick Street South
105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street
736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64
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Continue on West College Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
43.7 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2081 ft · 35 sec · East 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 Bolivar and East Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West College Street
Continue straight
66.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolivar to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Bolivar and 137.1 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bolivar 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 Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolivar and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Pulaski
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 211.58 mi (340.51 km).
#1 Bolivar
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,845 |
| Coordinates | 35.2561900, -88.9878400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.38 | $86.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.43 | $98.87 |
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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