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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Oneida, TN is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
131.36 mi
02h 51m
Flight
107.25 mi
172.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.25 mi
Kilometers
172.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.36 mi
Kilometers
211.41 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneida
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-30T11:42
Arrive Oneida
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
65.7 mi
01h 25m
To Oneida
65.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward TN 153 North

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    42.3 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Gateway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Roane State Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest

    670 ft · 13 sec · Georgia Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Harriman Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Harriman Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgan County Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Morgan County Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Morgan County Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Scott Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Scott Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1070 ft · 14 sec · Alberta Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Perry Lane

    141 m · 24 sec · Perry Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Paint Rock Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Paint Rock Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton
52 mi · 40%
Morgan County Highway
24.8 mi · 19%
Scott Highway
15 mi · 11%
Roane State Highway
8.76 mi · 7%
TN 153 North
8.16 mi · 6%
Old Harriman Highway
6.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dayton

Keep slight right

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 25m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 65.6 miles from Oneida.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneida.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Oneida. Straight-line distance: 107.25 mi (172.61 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Oneida (-84.51272, 36.49813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Oneida. The current time is 11:42:59.

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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.