How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Surgoinsville, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Surgoinsville, TN is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Surgoinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Surgoinsville.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
8.3 mi · 9 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Turn right onto Nelhms Street
39 m · 6 sec · Nelhms Street
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Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
700 ft · 31 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
549 ft · 24 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
2122 ft · 2 min · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
63 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Surgoinsville.
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
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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.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Surgoinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Surgoinsville?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 90.2 miles from East Chattanooga and 90.3 miles from Surgoinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Surgoinsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Surgoinsville. Straight-line distance: 165.8 mi (266.83 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surgoinsville
City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,754 |
| Coordinates | 36.4709300, -82.8518300 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surgoinsville (-82.85183, 36.47093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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