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

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.4 mi
02h 18m
Flight
109.11 mi
175.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.4 mi
Kilometers
214.69 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Tue, Apr 14, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-14T16:48
Arrive East Chattanooga
Tue, Apr 14, 7:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
9:30 PM CDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Brentwood
66.4 mi
01h 09m
To East Chattanooga
67 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Pike

    8 m · 5 sec · Wilson Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Church Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cloverland Drive

    2825 ft · 1 min · Cloverland Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Bell Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bell Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    118.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
119 mi · 89%
Old Hickory Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Bell Road
2.39 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 11m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 09m from Brentwood
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood 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 Brentwood to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Brentwood and 67 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brentwood and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 109.11 mi (175.59 km).

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#1 Brentwood

Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0331200, -86.7827800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street East (-86.782752, 36.03316)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brentwood, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 16:48:46, although it is 17:48:46 in East Chattanooga.

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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.