How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Colonial Heights, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Colonial Heights, TN is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Colonial Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Colonial Heights.
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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
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City
1232 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Henry Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Turn right onto Colonial Heights Road
25 m · 2 sec · Colonial Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colonial Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Colonial Heights.
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.
Clear leaving East Chattanooga and Clear near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 99.5 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around East Chattanooga and Clear near Colonial Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 182.52 mi (293.73 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4851000, -82.5032000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-82.5032, 36.4851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.63 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $31.69 | $63.37 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $41.06 | $82.12 |
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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