How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Estill Springs, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Estill Springs, TN is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
77.43 mi
01h 35m
Flight
51.63 mi
83.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.43 mi
Kilometers
124.61 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estill Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Estill Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:36 AM to 10:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
38.7 mi
00h 47m
To Estill Springs
38.7 mi
00h 47m

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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Estill Springs.

  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

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester

    948 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester

    37 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1563 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Alto Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Alto Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decherd Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
54.9 mi · 71%
US 64 West
11.5 mi · 15%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 2%
Tullahoma Highway
1.84 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.74 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

54.2 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
00h 47m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estill Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Estill Springs?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 38.7 miles from Estill Springs.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 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 Estill Springs, 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estill Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Estill Springs. Straight-line distance: 51.63 mi (83.09 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Estill Springs

#2 Estill Springs

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,040
Coordinates35.2706400, -86.1280400
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Estill Springs (-86.12804, 35.27064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Estill Springs, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 22:05:36, although it is 21:05:36 in Estill Springs.

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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.