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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Midway, TN is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.73 mi
03h 53m
Flight
180.05 mi
289.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.05 mi
Kilometers
289.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.73 mi
Kilometers
323.04 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 2:31 AM EST
Return by in East Chattanooga
Mon, Nov 9, 6:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-11-08T22:38
Arrive Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 2:31 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EST
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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From East Chattanooga
100.2 mi
01h 56m
To Midway
100.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
34°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McKinley Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McKinley Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
137 mi · 68%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 mi · 17%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 11%
West Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)
1.13 mi · 1%
West Jackson Boulevard
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
01h 56m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
9:14 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving East Chattanooga and Clear near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from East Chattanooga and 100.5 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Midway. Straight-line distance: 180.05 mi (289.76 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

Midway is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3001100, -82.4237500
Altitude572
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Midway (-82.42375, 36.30011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.10 $29.04 $58.07
Premium $4.52 $32.00 $64.00
Diesel $5.86 $41.47 $82.94

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Midway. The current time is 22:38:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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