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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.26 mi
01h 43m
Flight
57.96 mi
93.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.96 mi
Kilometers
93.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.26 mi
Kilometers
133.99 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
41.6 mi
00h 51m
To Tullahoma
41.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  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

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    1421 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    14 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

    537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

  13. 13

    Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Wattendorf Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Forrest Boulevard

    2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Anderson Street

    1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Carroll Street

    2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    2118 ft · 31 sec · South Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Lauderdale Street

    158 m · 20 sec · West Lauderdale Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
65.2 mi · 78%
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 13%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 2%
Wattendorf Highway
1.66 mi · 2%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Forrest Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 51m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Tullahoma, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 01:39:36, although it is 00:39:36 in Tullahoma.

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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.