How far is Chattanooga, TN from Erwin, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Erwin, TN is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.98 mi
04h 09m
Flight
179.4 mi
288.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.4 mi
Kilometers
288.71 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.98 mi
Kilometers
339.54 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erwin
Fri, Apr 10, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-10T15:59
Arrive Erwin
Fri, Apr 10, 8:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Chattanooga
105.4 mi
02h 04m
To Erwin
105.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Erwin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    18 mi · 22 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 28 sec · North Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Erwin.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 65%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 11%
Governor John Sevier Highway
18.3 mi · 9%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
18 mi · 9%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 3%
Erwin Highway
6.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
179.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
02h 04m from Chattanooga
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Erwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Erwin?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Chattanooga and 105.6 miles from Erwin.

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

The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Erwin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 179.4 mi (288.71 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Erwin

#2 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Erwin (-82.41681, 36.14511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.11
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.06 $56.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.65 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.30 $39.46 $78.92

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Erwin. The current time is 15:59:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.