How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
143.15 mi
03h 08m
Flight
104.66 mi
168.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.66 mi
Kilometers
168.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.15 mi
Kilometers
230.38 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 10:23 AM EST
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 1:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-11-07T07:15
Arrive Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 10:23 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
71.5 mi
01h 34m
To Pine Crest
71.6 mi
01h 34m

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
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Pine Crest.

  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

    27 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Island Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Pinecrest Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1213 ft · 53 sec · Pinecrest Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Pinecrest Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Fire Department Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
101 mi · 70%
I 75 North
27.3 mi · 19%
Pinecrest Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Knoxville Bypass
3.75 mi · 3%
West Central Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Towe String Road
0.85 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 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 34m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 71.6 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 104.66 mi (168.43 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 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Pine Crest (-84.12881, 36.27619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.15 $20.96 $41.92
Premium $4.56 $23.04 $46.09
Diesel $5.90 $29.78 $59.56

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

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Pine Crest. The current time is 07:15:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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