How far is Colonial Heights, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Colonial Heights Road
25 m · 10 sec · Colonial Heights Road
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Turn left onto Fort Henry Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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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 Colonial Heights 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.
Clear leaving Colonial Heights and Clear near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 99 miles from Colonial Heights and 102.4 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Colonial Heights and Clear near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 182.52 mi (293.73 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4851000, -82.5032000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $3.63 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $32.14 | $64.27 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $41.64 | $83.29 |
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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