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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Millersville, TN is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
153.64 mi
02h 58m
Flight
121.88 mi
196.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.88 mi
Kilometers
196.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.64 mi
Kilometers
247.26 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-06-01T10:43
Arrive Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
76.9 mi
01h 29m
To Millersville
76.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield

    801 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W North: Millersville

    126 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Blue Star

    3062 ft · 52 sec · Blue Star

  19. 19

    Continue on Louisville Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisville Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
131 mi · 85%
I 24 West
12.9 mi · 8%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 2%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 1%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 26m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 29m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 76.8 miles from Millersville.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 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 Millersville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Millersville. Straight-line distance: 121.88 mi (196.15 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 Millersville

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,798
Coordinates36.3711600, -86.7100000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Millersville (-86.71, 36.37116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Millersville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 10:43:52, although it is 09:43:52 in Millersville.

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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.