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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Troy, TN is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.63 mi
06h 03m
Flight
236.59 mi
380.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.59 mi
Kilometers
380.76 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.63 mi
Kilometers
496.7 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-12T20:15
Arrive Troy
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 12:34 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
11:52 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
Kingston Springs
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Chattanooga
154.2 mi
03h 01m
To Troy
154.4 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  21. 21

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 22

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45E North, TN 22 North: South Fulton, Union City

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 431: Union City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue on West Reelfoot Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Harper Street

    2012 ft · 42 sec · West Harper Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    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 Troy.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
121 mi · 39%
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 35%
US 45E North
13.3 mi · 4%
State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 4%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 2%
SR 431
6.57 mi · 2%
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 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
236.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston Springs
03h 01m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?

Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from East Chattanooga and 154.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 $41.07 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 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 Troy, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingston Springs, 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 Kingston Springs.

BUS

Nashville, TN

31 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 Troy. Straight-line distance: 236.59 mi (380.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Troy (-89.16396, 36.33868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.23 L · about $41.07
Round trip
$82.13
21.78 gal · 82.46 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.07 $82.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.32 $92.63
Premium $4.65 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.30 $57.76 $115.52

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Troy, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 20:15:59, although it is 19:15:59 in Troy.

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.