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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Fairview, TN is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
94.27 mi
02h 00m
Flight
83.03 mi
133.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.27 mi
Kilometers
151.71 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, May 29, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-29T14:59
Arrive Fairview
Fri, May 29, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
47.1 mi
01h 00m
To Fairview
47.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur

    1574 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Decatur Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Niota Avenue

    954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Amhurst Place

    33.6 mi · 40 min · Amhurst Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Niles Ferry Road

    1681 ft · 46 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
48 mi · 51%
Amhurst Place
33.6 mi · 36%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 5%
Decatur Pike
3.24 mi · 3%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 1%
South White Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amhurst Place

Turn left onto Amhurst Place

33.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 00m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from East Chattanooga and 47.2 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.62 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Fairview (-84.00935, 35.71536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Fairview. The current time is 14:59:50.

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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.