How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Atoka, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Atoka, TN is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Atoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Atoka.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
13.5 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto Atoka-Idaville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atoka-Idaville Road
33 m · 2 sec · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Atoka-Idaville Road
3105 ft · 1 min · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Continue on Main Street
980 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Atoka-Munford Road
45 m · 3 sec · Atoka-Munford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Atoka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
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Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Atoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Atoka?
The road trip is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 160 miles from Atoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chattanooga and Atoka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Atoka.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 256.83 mi (413.33 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 9,732 |
| Coordinates | 35.4411900, -89.7781400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.54 | $85.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.97 | $95.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.50 | $104.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.83 | $119.66 |
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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