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

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 292.7 miles (471 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.68 mi
04h 59m
Flight
249.72 mi
401.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.72 mi
Kilometers
401.89 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.68 mi
Kilometers
471.02 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Collierville
Mon, Apr 20, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-19T14:41
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collierville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Collierville
146 mi
02h 29m
To East Chattanooga
146.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Rowlett Street

    98 m · 17 sec · North Rowlett Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth

    47 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1115 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway

    20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collierville 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
102 mi · 35%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 33%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 10%
I-24 East
26.4 mi · 9%
Wheeler Highway
8.36 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Northeast
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Continue straight

92.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 29m from Collierville
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Rain Showers then 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 Collierville to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Collierville and 146.8 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.95 one way or $77.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Collierville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 249.72 mi (401.89 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.09 L · about $38.95
Round trip
$77.91
20.66 gal · 78.18 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.95 $77.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.93 $87.87
Premium $4.65 $48.08 $96.15
Diesel $5.30 $54.79 $109.58

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Collierville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Collierville is 14:41:18, although it is 15:41:18 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.