How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Nashville, TN is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Nashville.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
128.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
1344 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on Ensley Boulevard
1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Nashville?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 69.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 71.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 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 Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 114.97 mi (185.03 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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