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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Norris, TN is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
123.08 mi
02h 26m
Flight
102.46 mi
164.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.08 mi
Kilometers
198.08 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris
Sun, May 31, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-31T03:28
Arrive Norris
Sun, May 31, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
61.5 mi
01h 13m
To Norris
61.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Knoxville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Lexington

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 61: Norris, Clinton

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Andersonville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  16. 16

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
101 mi · 82%
I 75 North
15 mi · 12%
Knoxville Bypass
3.75 mi · 3%
Andersonville Highway
1.19 mi · 1%
East Norris Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
01h 13m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 61.5 miles from Norris.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norris.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Norris. Straight-line distance: 102.46 mi (164.89 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Norris. The current time is 03:28:33.

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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.