How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Sneedville, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Sneedville, TN is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.52 mi
03h 28m
Flight
152.32 mi
245.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.32 mi
Kilometers
245.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.52 mi
Kilometers
279.26 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From East Chattanooga
86.7 mi
01h 44m
To Sneedville
86.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Sneedville.

  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 left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Flat Gap Road

    17.1 mi · 26 min · Flat Gap Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    736 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
108 mi · 62%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 16%
Flat Gap Road
18.1 mi · 10%
Lee Highway
14.3 mi · 8%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.24 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 44m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Sneedville?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from East Chattanooga and 86.8 miles from Sneedville.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Sneedville. Straight-line distance: 152.32 mi (245.13 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Sneedville

#2 Sneedville

City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates36.5298100, -83.2174000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Sneedville (-83.2174, 36.52981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Sneedville. The current time is 22:05:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.