How far is Cornersville, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Cornersville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornersville and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornersville and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Ruth Flye Avenue
32 m · 10 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sam Davis Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sam Davis Highway
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Take the ramp left
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 64: Pulaski, Fayetteville
1342 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
53.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
43.7 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
613 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street
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Turn sharp right 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 Cornersville and East Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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53.3 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cornersville and Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornersville to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Cornersville and 74.3 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cornersville and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornersville and Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornersville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 92.09 mi (148.2 km).
#1 Cornersville
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,312 |
| Coordinates | 35.3614600, -86.8397200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
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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