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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Newport, TN is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.14 mi
02h 56m
Flight
131.61 mi
211.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.61 mi
Kilometers
211.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.14 mi
Kilometers
246.45 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, May 13, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-13T05:50
Arrive Newport
Wed, May 13, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
76.6 mi
01h 28m
To Newport
76.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 South: Sevierville

    823 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1578 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Cosby Highway

    123 m · 7 sec · North Cosby Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1432 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McMahan Avenue

    72 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
137 mi · 90%
I 40 East
10.2 mi · 7%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Glass Street
0.35 mi
East Main Street
0.27 mi
US 411 South
0.21 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
131.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 28m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 76.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 76.6 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Newport. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.8 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Newport

City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,894
Coordinates35.9670400, -83.1876600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Newport (-83.18766, 35.96704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Newport. The current time is 05:50:50.

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.