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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to McEwen, TN is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.88 mi
03h 42m
Flight
152.08 mi
244.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.08 mi
Kilometers
244.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.88 mi
Kilometers
303.97 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 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
9:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Chattanooga
94.4 mi
01h 51m
To McEwen
94.4 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West College Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway of America Highway

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Broadway of America Highway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    50 m · 7 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 57%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
56.7 mi · 30%
Broadway of America Highway
11.6 mi · 6%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
West College Street
1.77 mi · 1%
East College Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 01m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
152.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
01h 51m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McEwen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from East Chattanooga and 94.4 miles from McEwen.

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

The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 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 McEwen, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McEwen.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and McEwen. Straight-line distance: 152.08 mi (244.75 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 McEwen

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

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: McEwen (-87.63307, 36.10784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.23 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.46 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.15 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.37 $56.74
Premium $4.65 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $5.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and McEwen, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 07:54:05, although it is 06:54:05 in McEwen.

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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.