How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Morristown, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Morristown, TN is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Morristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Morristown.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Asheville Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
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Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West 1st North Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street
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Turn left onto North Henry Street
38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Morristown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Morristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Morristown?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 72.9 miles from Morristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Morristown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 135.42 mi (217.94 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 30,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.2139800, -83.2948900 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
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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