How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Huntsville, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Huntsville, TN is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Huntsville.
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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
2 mi · 4 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp left toward TN 153 North
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
42.3 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Roane State Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Roane State Highway
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
670 ft · 13 sec · Georgia Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Highway
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Continue on Old Harriman Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Harriman Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgan County Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · Scott Highway
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Turn right onto Howard H Baker Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Howard H Baker Highway
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Turn right onto Huntsville Drive
800 ft · 27 sec · Huntsville Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodland Place
38 m · 3 sec · Woodland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Huntsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dayton
Keep slight right
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from East Chattanooga and 63.1 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 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 Huntsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 102.17 mi (164.43 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
Human settlement in Scott County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,285 |
| Coordinates | 36.4098000, -84.4904900 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntsville (-84.49049, 36.4098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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