How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Lewisburg, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Lewisburg, TN is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Franklin 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 Lewisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Lewisburg.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
1421 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
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Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway
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Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway
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Continue on Forrest Boulevard
2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard
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Continue on South Anderson Street
1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street
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Turn left onto East Carroll Street
2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
14.5 mi · 17 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
833 ft · 14 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on East Lane Street
146 m · 10 sec · East Lane Street
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Continue on Lane Parkway
901 ft · 17 sec · Lane Parkway
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Turn left onto North Cannon Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · North Cannon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
15.3 mi · 23 min · Lewis Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Verona Avenue
2140 ft · 43 sec · Verona Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward North 2nd Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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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 Lewisburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving East Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Lewisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Lewisburg?
The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 61.6 miles from Lewisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 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 Lewisburg, 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 Partly Cloudy near Lewisburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 90.83 mi (146.18 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewisburg
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 35.4492400, -86.7888900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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