How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Fall Branch, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Fall Branch, TN is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.61 mi
03h 34m
Flight
174.38 mi
280.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.38 mi
Kilometers
280.64 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.61 mi
Kilometers
306.75 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall Branch
Thu, May 14, 1:34 PM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Thu, May 14, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-14T10:00
Arrive Fall Branch
Thu, May 14, 1:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From East Chattanooga
95.3 mi
01h 47m
To Fall Branch
95.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Fall Branch.

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    155 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
137 mi · 72%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 26%
SR 93
1.72 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Glass Street
0.35 mi
North Chamberlain Avenue
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
01h 47m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Fall Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Fall Branch?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 95.4 miles from Fall Branch.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Fall Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Fall Branch. Straight-line distance: 174.38 mi (280.64 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Fall Branch

#2 Fall Branch

Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee

Population1,291
Coordinates36.4181600, -82.6237600
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Fall Branch (-82.62376, 36.41816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Fall Branch. The current time is 10:00:47.

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.