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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 332 miles (534.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.99 mi
06h 21m
Flight
253.63 mi
408.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.63 mi
Kilometers
408.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.99 mi
Kilometers
534.29 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiptonville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T00:45
Arrive Tiptonville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From East Chattanooga
165.9 mi
03h 10m
To Tiptonville
166.1 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Kelley Street

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    889 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 78

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78

  21. 21

    Continue on South Headden Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 78

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78

  23. 23

    Continue on Carl Perkins Parkway

    3077 ft · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
150 mi · 45%
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 33%
US 412 West
42.9 mi · 13%
State Route 78
20.9 mi · 6%
I-155 West
2.9 mi · 1%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 10m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
11:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332 miles (534.3 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 166.1 miles from Tiptonville.

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

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.20 one way or $88.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 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 Tiptonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 253.63 mi (408.18 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tiptonville

Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,984
Coordinates36.3784000, -89.4720200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.72 gal
44.35 L · about $44.20
Round trip
$88.39
23.44 gal · 88.7 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.3 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.20 $88.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.85 $99.69
Premium $4.65 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.30 $62.16 $124.33

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Tiptonville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 00:45:43, although it is 23:45:43 in Tiptonville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.