How far is East Chattanooga, TN from South Fulton, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to South Fulton, TN is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and South Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and South Fulton.
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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
130.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fulgham Road
136 m · 14 sec · Fulgham Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
2538 ft · 51 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Drive
16 m · 1 sec · North Highland Drive
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Turn slight left onto Mayfield Road
153 m · 10 sec · Mayfield Road
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Continue on Martin L King Jr Drive
1351 ft · 29 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive
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Turn right
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lake Street
897 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
136 m · 9 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and South Fulton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to South Fulton?
The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 152.5 miles from South Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.58 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 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 South Fulton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop
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 Ridgetop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and South Fulton. Straight-line distance: 226.14 mi (363.94 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Fulton
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 36.5008900, -88.8753400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fulton (-88.87534, 36.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 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 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.08 | $100.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.07 | $114.14 |
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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