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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Olivet, TN is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.25 mi
04h 10m
Flight
167.06 mi
268.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.06 mi
Kilometers
268.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.25 mi
Kilometers
336.75 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olivet
Sat, Nov 7, 4:07 AM CST
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 9:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-11-07T00:56
Arrive Olivet
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CST

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

Leave by
8:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EST
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
Fayetteville
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
104.3 mi
02h 05m
To Olivet
104.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.4 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  27. 27

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 33 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Airport Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
48.1 mi · 23%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 21%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 15%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 8%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 6%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
02h 05m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
8:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Olivet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 104.9 miles from Olivet.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 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 Olivet, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Olivet.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Olivet. Straight-line distance: 167.06 mi (268.85 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Olivet

Olivet is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2142500, -88.2003100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Olivet (-88.20031, 35.21425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.35
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $27.17 $54.35
Mid-grade $4.15 $30.63 $61.25
Premium $4.56 $33.67 $67.35
Diesel $5.90 $43.52 $87.04

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Olivet, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 00:56:46, although it is 23:56:46 in Olivet.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.