How far is Central, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Central, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Elizabethton Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Elizabethton Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Legion Street
722 ft · 15 sec · Legion Street
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Take the ramp slight right
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14.3 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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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
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Keep slight right
1115 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left 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 Central and East Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Central and Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Central and 109.9 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Central and Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 187.52 mi (301.78 km).
#1 Central
Central is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3262200, -82.2895800 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.77 | $57.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
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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