How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Bluff City, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Bluff City, TN is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Bluff City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Bluff City.
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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
72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Holston Drive
119 m · 18 sec · Holston Drive
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Turn right onto Carter Street
795 ft · 39 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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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 Bluff City.
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
72.2 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bluff City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Bluff City?
The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 107.8 miles from Bluff City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bluff City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Bluff City. Straight-line distance: 193.73 mi (311.78 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluff City
City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 36.4742700, -82.2609700 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluff City (-82.26097, 36.47427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
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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