How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Monterey, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Monterey, TN is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Monterey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Monterey.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp left toward TN 153 North
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto Piccadilly Avenue
2655 ft · 53 sec · Piccadilly Avenue
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Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
1448 ft · 31 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 30 min · Wassom Memorial Highway
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Turn straight
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit left
983 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 70N: Monterey, Livingston
1093 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Crossville Highway
109 m · 7 sec · Crossville Highway
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Continue on East Stratton Avenue
2346 ft · 49 sec · East Stratton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Holly Street
1477 ft · 25 sec · South Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Monterey.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dayton
Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monterey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Monterey?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 49.4 miles from Monterey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 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 Monterey, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monterey.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 74.78 mi (120.35 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monterey
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,889 |
| Coordinates | 36.1475600, -85.2683000 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monterey (-85.2683, 36.14756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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