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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Pikeville, TN is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
52.69 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.48 mi
60.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.48 mi
Kilometers
60.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.69 mi
Kilometers
84.8 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-17T10:56
Arrive Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:13 AM to 10:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Graysville
TN

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
26.3 mi
00h 36m
To Pikeville
26.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dayton Avenue

    2377 ft · 50 sec · Dayton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    2799 ft · 58 sec · Dayton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cranmore Cove Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Cranmore Cove Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Mountain Highway

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Dayton Mountain Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton
20.4 mi · 39%
Dayton Mountain Highway
14.2 mi · 27%
TN 153 North
8.16 mi · 15%
Cranmore Cove Road
4.76 mi · 9%
Bonny Oaks Drive
2.02 mi · 4%
Dayton Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dayton Mountain Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Mountain Highway

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graysville
00h 36m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Pikeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Graysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 26.3 miles from Pikeville.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 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 Pikeville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Pikeville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 37.48 mi (60.32 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Pikeville (-85.18885, 35.60562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Pikeville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 10:56:24, although it is 09:56:24 in Pikeville.

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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.