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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.84 mi
01h 29m
Flight
58.99 mi
94.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.99 mi
Kilometers
94.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.84 mi
Kilometers
112.39 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Mon, Apr 20, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-20T06:24
Arrive Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Charleston
TN

Human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Chattanooga
34.9 mi
00h 44m
To Madisonville
34.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur

    1574 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Decatur Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Niota Avenue

    954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Amhurst Place

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Amhurst Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tellico Street South

    2132 ft · 1 min · Tellico Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto College Street South

    116 m · 10 sec · College Street South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
48 mi · 69%
Amhurst Place
9.31 mi · 13%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 7%
Decatur Pike
3.24 mi · 5%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 1%
South White Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Keep slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 44m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 34.9 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Madisonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 58.99 mi (94.94 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Madisonville

Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Madisonville. The current time is 06:24:00.

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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.