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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.69 mi
03h 06m
Flight
118.45 mi
190.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.45 mi
Kilometers
190.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.69 mi
Kilometers
242.52 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Sat, May 30, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-30T21:08
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Sun, May 31, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:07 AM to 10:07 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
10:46 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
Winchester
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From East Chattanooga
75.3 mi
01h 33m
To Lawrenceburg
75.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.4 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  27. 27

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Pulaski Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Gaines Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Gaines Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  33. 33

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
48.1 mi · 32%
Pulaski Highway
34.8 mi · 23%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 11%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 9%
Lawrenceburg Highway
9.75 mi · 6%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 33m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 75.4 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 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 Lawrenceburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 118.45 mi (190.63 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Lawrenceburg, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 21:08:15, although it is 20:08:15 in Lawrenceburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.