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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Dandridge, TN is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.28 mi
02h 37m
Flight
122.24 mi
196.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.24 mi
Kilometers
196.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.28 mi
Kilometers
219.32 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dandridge
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Dandridge
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
68.1 mi
01h 18m
To Dandridge
68.2 mi
01h 18m

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
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    30.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    3213 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road

    525 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
131 mi · 96%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Glass Street
0.35 mi
US 25W
0.3 mi
Chestnut Hill Road
0.1 mi
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 18m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dandridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from East Chattanooga and 68.2 miles from Dandridge.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dandridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Dandridge. Straight-line distance: 122.24 mi (196.72 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Dandridge

#2 Dandridge

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates36.0153700, -83.4148900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Dandridge (-83.41489, 36.01537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Dandridge. The current time is 01:49:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.