How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Burns, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Burns, TN is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Burns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Burns.
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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
128.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
3018 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 96: Fairview, Dickson
771 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 96
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Turn right onto Church Street
1279 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Burns.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Burns?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 86.7 miles from Burns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 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 Burns, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Buckle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Burns. Straight-line distance: 134.58 mi (216.58 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burns
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,550 |
| Coordinates | 36.0533900, -87.3125100 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns (-87.31251, 36.05339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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