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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.63 mi
03h 09m
Flight
134.45 mi
216.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.45 mi
Kilometers
216.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.63 mi
Kilometers
240.8 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Tue, May 26, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-25T18:36
Arrive Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Chattanooga
74.8 mi
01h 34m
To Tazewell
74.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1594 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  17. 17

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  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 Tazewell.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
101 mi · 67%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 11%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 7%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 6%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 4%
South Broad Street
2.79 mi · 2%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 34m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from East Chattanooga and 74.8 miles from Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 134.45 mi (216.38 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates36.4542500, -83.5693500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Tazewell. The current time is 18:36:47.

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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.