How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Alcoa, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Alcoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Alcoa.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 324
2123 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
17.5 mi · 21 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto Foothills Mall Drive
1610 ft · 40 sec · Foothills Mall Drive
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bessemer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Bessemer Street
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Turn left onto North Hall Road
2754 ft · 52 sec · North Hall Road
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Turn right onto East Edison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Edison Street
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Continue on Springbrook Road
12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Alcoa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bonny Oaks Drive
Continue straight
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Alcoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Alcoa?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 51.9 miles from Alcoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Alcoa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.84 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
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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