How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Ripley, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Ripley, TN is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Ripley.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
980 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
96 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Ripley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Ripley?
The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 152.8 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 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 Ripley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 245.58 mi (395.23 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.7453600, -89.5298000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-89.5298, 35.74536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.85 | $91.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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