How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Harrogate, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Harrogate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Harrogate.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
3.7 mi · 5 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Lexington
27 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway
3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Harrogate.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Harrogate?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from East Chattanooga and 86.1 miles from Harrogate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 137.63 mi (221.49 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrogate
City in the United States
| Population | 4,362 |
| Coordinates | 36.5823000, -83.6568600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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