How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Bon Aqua Junction, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Bon Aqua Junction, TN is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.19 mi
03h 10m
Flight
130.39 mi
209.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.19 mi
Kilometers
265.85 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-14T23:40
Arrive Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
82.6 mi
01h 35m
To Bon Aqua Junction
82.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Bon Aqua Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Bon Aqua Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Kelley Street

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    889 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 100: Centerville, Fairview

    3187 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fairview Boulevard

    2399 ft · 41 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 100

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 100

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 46

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 100

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 100

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 100

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Bon Aqua Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 66%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.7 mi · 27%
State Highway 100
5.72 mi · 3%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
State Highway 46
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 35m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Bon Aqua Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Bon Aqua Junction?

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 82.6 miles from Bon Aqua Junction.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 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 Bon Aqua Junction, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Bon Aqua Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Bon Aqua Junction. Straight-line distance: 130.39 mi (209.84 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bon Aqua Junction

Bon Aqua Junction is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9278400, -87.3108400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Bon Aqua Junction (-87.31084, 35.92784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.65 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $5.30 $30.92 $61.84

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Bon Aqua Junction, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 23:40:34, although it is 22:40:34 in Bon Aqua Junction.

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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.