How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Rogersville, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Rogersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Rogersville.
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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
72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3152 ft · 41 sec · Rogersville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Sneedville Pike
582 ft · 17 sec · Sneedville Pike
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Rogersville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Rogersville?
The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from East Chattanooga and 84.9 miles from Rogersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 156.3 mi (251.54 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rogersville
County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,364 |
| Coordinates | 36.4073200, -83.0054400 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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