How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Cornersville, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.48 mi
02h 44m
Flight
92.09 mi
148.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.09 mi
Kilometers
148.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.48 mi
Kilometers
214.81 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornersville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Cornersville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Winchester
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From East Chattanooga
66.7 mi
01h 22m
To Cornersville
66.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Cornersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Cornersville.

  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

    47.4 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  27. 27

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Pulaski Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward 31A: Lewisburg, Cornersville

    1051 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Sam Davis Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Sam Davis Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Ruth Flye Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Cornersville.

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
48.1 mi · 36%
Pulaski Highway
25.9 mi · 19%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 13%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 10%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Drive
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 22m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Cornersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Cornersville?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 66.8 miles from Cornersville.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 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 Cornersville, 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 Sunny near Cornersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Cornersville. Straight-line distance: 92.09 mi (148.2 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 Cornersville

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates35.3614600, -86.8397200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Cornersville (-86.83972, 35.36146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Cornersville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 00:20:25, although it is 23:20:25 in Cornersville.

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