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

The driving distance from Caryville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.17 mi
02h 10m
Flight
102.86 mi
165.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.86 mi
Kilometers
165.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.17 mi
Kilometers
219.14 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM EDT
Return by in Caryville
Sat, May 30, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caryville
2026-05-30T11:31
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caryville
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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Caryville
66.4 mi
01h 05m
To East Chattanooga
69.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    18 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caryville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.5 mi · 57%
Knoxville
26.9 mi · 20%
Knoxville Bypass
20.3 mi · 15%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 5%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 05m from Caryville
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caryville to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Caryville and 69.7 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Caryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caryville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 102.86 mi (165.53 km).

Caryville

#1 Caryville

City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates36.2989700, -84.2232600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Road (-84.223004, 36.298954)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Caryville and East Chattanooga. The current time is 11:31:29.

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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.