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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Westmoreland, TN is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.84 mi
03h 18m
Flight
117.58 mi
189.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.58 mi
Kilometers
189.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.84 mi
Kilometers
270.12 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westmoreland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 16, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-16T14:32
Arrive Westmoreland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:19 AM to 10:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wartrace
TN

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

From East Chattanooga
83.9 mi
01h 39m
To Westmoreland
83.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Pike

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Central Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Airport Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · East Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway

    2680 ft · 1 min · Austin Peay Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chief Jenkins Way

    57 m · 8 sec · Chief Jenkins Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chief Jenkins Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 64%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.5 mi · 11%
Central Pike
16.8 mi · 10%
East Broadway
14.9 mi · 9%
Airport Road
4.96 mi · 3%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

107 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 39m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 83.9 miles from Westmoreland.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 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 Westmoreland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wartrace

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Westmoreland. Straight-line distance: 117.58 mi (189.23 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Westmoreland

Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,429
Coordinates36.5619900, -86.2480400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Westmoreland (-86.24804, 36.56199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.65
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.32 $44.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.65 $27.55 $55.10
Diesel $5.30 $31.40 $62.80

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Westmoreland, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 14:32:49, although it is 13:32:49 in Westmoreland.

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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.