How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Tullahoma, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Tullahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Tullahoma.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
1421 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
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Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway
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Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway
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Continue on Forrest Boulevard
2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard
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Continue on South Anderson Street
1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street
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Turn left onto East Carroll Street
2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
2118 ft · 31 sec · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto West Lauderdale Street
158 m · 20 sec · West Lauderdale Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Atlantic Street
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Tullahoma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Tullahoma?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 41.6 miles from Tullahoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 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 Tullahoma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 57.96 mi (93.27 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tullahoma
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 19,790 |
| Coordinates | 35.3620200, -86.2094300 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
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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