How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184 miles (296.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Smyrna.
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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
49.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
947 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road
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Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road
18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Smyrna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
108 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Nolensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from East Chattanooga and 124.1 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184 miles (296.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 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 Smyrna, 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 Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Nolensville
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 Nolensville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 183.97 mi (296.07 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $3.90 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $38.19 | $76.39 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $41.77 | $83.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $52.52 | $105.04 |
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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