How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Covington, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Covington, TN is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Covington.
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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
107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
21.7 mi · 32 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Liberty Avenue
2537 ft · 44 sec · East Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Square
38 m · 6 sec · West Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Covington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Covington?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 154.2 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 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 Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Covington. Straight-line distance: 250.28 mi (402.79 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covington
City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 8,810 |
| Coordinates | 35.5642500, -89.6464700 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-89.64647, 35.56425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.65 | $115.31 |
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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