How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Bean Station, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.05 mi
02h 55m
Flight
141.26 mi
227.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.26 mi
Kilometers
227.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.05 mi
Kilometers
244.7 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bean Station
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-16T11:05
Arrive Bean Station
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Chattanooga
76 mi
01h 27m
To Bean Station
76.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Bean Station.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Bean Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
108 mi · 71%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 19%
Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 8%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 27m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Bean Station?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from East Chattanooga and 76.1 miles from Bean Station.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Bean Station. Straight-line distance: 141.26 mi (227.34 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Bean Station

#2 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Bean Station. The current time is 11:05:29.

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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.