How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Tracy City, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Tracy City, TN is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.29 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.71 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:04 AM to 10:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jasper
TN

Tennessee town

From East Chattanooga
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To Tracy City
24.2 mi
00h 31m

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
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Tracy City.

  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

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 150

    15 mi · 20 min · Highway 150

  13. 13

    Continue on 7th Street

    2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
25.8 mi · 53%
Highway 150
15 mi · 31%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 4%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 31m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Tracy City?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from East Chattanooga and 24.2 miles from Tracy City.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 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 Tracy City, 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 Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Tracy City. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Tracy City

#2 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Tracy City (-85.73608, 35.26036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 Tracy City, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 02:41:38, although it is 01:41:38 in Tracy City.

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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.