How far is East Chattanooga, TN from East Brainerd, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to East Brainerd, TN is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Human settlement in Hamilton 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 East Brainerd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and East Brainerd.
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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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Take the ramp slight right toward TN 153 South
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga, Atlanta
1210 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hickory Valley Road
927 ft · 21 sec · Hickory Valley Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Brainerd Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Brainerd Road
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Turn right onto Graysville Road
3217 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road
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Turn right onto Iris Drive
146 m · 21 sec · Iris Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iris Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and East Brainerd.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
TN 153 South
Merge slight left
4.08 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near East Brainerd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to East Brainerd?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 5.6 miles from East Brainerd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near East Brainerd.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and East Brainerd. Straight-line distance: 7.37 mi (11.86 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Brainerd
Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 15,114 |
| Coordinates | 34.9959100, -85.1502300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brainerd (-85.15023, 34.99591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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