How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Clinton, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Clinton, TN is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in McMinn 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 Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Clinton.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road
1786 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Lovell Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Lovell Road
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Turn left onto Schaeffer Road
140 m · 13 sec · Schaeffer Road
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Take the ramp straight
546 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1206 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road
6 mi · 11 min · Edgemoor Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clinton Highway
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Continue on Clinch Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Clinch Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2745 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
41 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bonny Oaks Drive
Continue straight
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Clinton?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 55.3 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clinton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 95.32 mi (153.4 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,119 |
| Coordinates | 36.1034100, -84.1318600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-84.13186, 36.10341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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