How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Rocky Top, TN is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Rocky Top.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road
1786 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Lovell Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Lovell Road
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Turn left onto Schaeffer Road
140 m · 13 sec · Schaeffer Road
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Take the ramp straight
546 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1206 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road
6 mi · 11 min · Edgemoor Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clinton Highway
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Continue on Clinch Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Clinch Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lake City Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Lake City Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1383 ft · 24 sec · South Main Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Rocky Top.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bonny Oaks Drive
Continue straight
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 59.8 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 100.59 mi (161.88 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.63 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $19.07 | $38.15 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
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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