How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Lafayette, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Lafayette, TN is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of White County, 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 Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Lafayette.
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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 left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Artillery Road
43.5 mi · 56 min · Artillery Road
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Turn left
1960 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Creek Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Hudson Creek Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hudson Creek Highway
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Continue on Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
1567 ft · 27 sec · Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
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Continue on North Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Springs Road
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Turn left
1077 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Red Boiling Springs Road
1251 ft · 26 sec · Red Boiling Springs Road
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Turn right onto Public Square
28 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
111 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Artillery Road
Continue on Artillery Road
43.5 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 75.8 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 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 Lafayette, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 109.61 mi (176.4 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-86.02637, 36.52116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
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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