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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
160.08 mi
03h 08m
Flight
128.33 mi
206.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.33 mi
Kilometers
206.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.08 mi
Kilometers
257.63 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbrier
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Greenbrier
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:44 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
80 mi
01h 34m
To Greenbrier
80 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield

    801 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Springfield, Greenbrier

    39 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Blue Star

    1215 ft · 23 sec · Blue Star

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    916 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dickerson Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dickerson Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Springfield Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Springfield Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East College Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East College Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
131 mi · 82%
I 24 West
12.9 mi · 8%
Springfield Highway
6.72 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 1%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 26m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 34m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Greenbrier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from East Chattanooga and 80 miles from Greenbrier.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 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 Greenbrier, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 128.33 mi (206.52 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenbrier

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,745
Coordinates36.4275500, -86.8047200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Greenbrier (-86.80472, 36.42755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.38 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.76 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Greenbrier, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 21:50:20, although it is 20:50:20 in Greenbrier.

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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.