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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.84 mi
02h 53m
Flight
135.42 mi
217.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.42 mi
Kilometers
217.94 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.84 mi
Kilometers
234.7 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Loudon
TN

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

From East Chattanooga
72.9 mi
01h 26m
To Morristown
72.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  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

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
110 mi · 75%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 18%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 4%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 1%
West 1st North Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
135.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 26m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Morristown. The current time is 04:12:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.