How far is East Chattanooga, TN from New Tazewell, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to New Tazewell, TN is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.51 mi
03h 05m
Flight
132.69 mi
213.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.69 mi
Kilometers
213.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.51 mi
Kilometers
237.4 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Tue, May 26, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-25T18:36
Arrive New Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
73.8 mi
01h 32m
To New Tazewell
73.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and New Tazewell.

  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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1594 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  17. 17

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto First Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · First Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
101 mi · 68%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 11%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 7%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 6%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 4%
North Broadway
2.73 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 32m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to New Tazewell?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from East Chattanooga and 73.8 miles from New Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and New Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 132.69 mi (213.55 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
New Tazewell

#2 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: New Tazewell (-83.59963, 36.44258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and New Tazewell. The current time is 18:36:47.

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.