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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Nolensville, TN is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
126.87 mi
02h 32m
Flight
100.68 mi
162.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.68 mi
Kilometers
162.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.87 mi
Kilometers
204.17 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T04:13
Arrive Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
63.4 mi
01h 16m
To Nolensville
63.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 266 East: Smyrna

    1375 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    117 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blair Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Springs Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Rocky Springs Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Rocky Fork Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newsome Lane

    55 m · 12 sec · Newsome Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road

    2082 ft · 59 sec · Nolensville Park Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Nolensville Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
116 mi · 91%
Rock Springs Road
2.91 mi · 2%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Rocky Fork Road
1.31 mi · 1%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Rocky Springs Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 09m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 16m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Nolensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from East Chattanooga and 63.4 miles from Nolensville.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 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 Nolensville, 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 Sunny near Nolensville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 100.68 mi (162.03 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.11
Premium $4.65 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $5.30 $23.76 $47.52

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Nolensville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 04:13:16, although it is 03:13:16 in Nolensville.

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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.