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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Munford, TN is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.37 mi
06h 15m
Flight
258.94 mi
416.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.94 mi
Kilometers
416.73 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.37 mi
Kilometers
517.19 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munford
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-12T23:58
Arrive Munford
Wed, May 13, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From East Chattanooga
160.6 mi
03h 07m
To Munford
160.8 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    21.7 mi · 32 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Liberty Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Munford-Atoka Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Munford-Atoka Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Tipton Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North Tipton Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tipton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
163 mi · 51%
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 34%
West Main Street
21.8 mi · 7%
East Main Street
9.55 mi · 3%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Munford-Atoka Avenue
1.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 07m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
11:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Munford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 160.8 miles from Munford.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.76 one way or $85.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 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 Munford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Munford.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Munford. Straight-line distance: 258.94 mi (416.73 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Munford

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population6,201
Coordinates35.4492500, -89.8150800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Munford (-89.81508, 35.44925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.93 L · about $42.76
Round trip
$85.53
22.68 gal · 85.86 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.76 $85.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.23 $96.46
Premium $4.65 $52.78 $105.55
Diesel $5.30 $60.15 $120.29

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Munford, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 23:58:25, although it is 22:58:25 in Munford.

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.