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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Gleason, TN is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
269.95 mi
05h 11m
Flight
204.83 mi
329.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.83 mi
Kilometers
329.65 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.95 mi
Kilometers
434.45 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gleason
Tue, May 5, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Tue, May 5, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-05T11:22
Arrive Gleason
Tue, May 5, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:36 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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
134.9 mi
02h 35m
To Gleason
135 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 5 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  21. 21

    Turn left

    17 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gleason Newberry Store Road

    2169 ft · 43 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1205 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
121 mi · 45%
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 40%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 2%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 1%
Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 01m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
204.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 35m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gleason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 135 miles from Gleason.

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

The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 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 Gleason, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gleason.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Gleason. Straight-line distance: 204.83 mi (329.65 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.88
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.94 $71.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.53 $81.06
Premium $4.65 $44.35 $88.71
Diesel $5.30 $50.55 $101.09

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Gleason, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 11:22:30, although it is 10:22:30 in Gleason.

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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.