How far is East Chattanooga, TN from East Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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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 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and East Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and East Ridge.
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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
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25E: Morristown, White Pine
3193 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Davy Crockett Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Turn right onto Morelock Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
76 m · 10 sec · Reeds Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Elgin Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive
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Turn left onto Rosa Circle
87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosa Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and East Ridge.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near East Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to East Ridge?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 77.9 miles from East Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near East Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 138.94 mi (223.6 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
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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