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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Whiteville, TN is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.92 mi
05h 26m
Flight
220.95 mi
355.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.95 mi
Kilometers
355.58 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.92 mi
Kilometers
431.18 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiteville
Mon, Jun 1, 6:32 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-06-01T14:05
Arrive Whiteville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:06 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
Pulaski
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
133.8 mi
02h 43m
To Whiteville
134.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.4 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  27. 27

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on East Market Street

    10.9 mi · 13 min · East Market Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    34 m · 5 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
48.1 mi · 18%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 17%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 12%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 8%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 8%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
02h 43m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Whiteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from East Chattanooga and 134.1 miles from Whiteville.

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

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 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 Whiteville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Whiteville.

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 220.95 mi (355.58 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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

#2 Whiteville

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,449
Coordinates35.3264700, -89.1495100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Whiteville (-89.14951, 35.32647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.79 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.9 gal · 71.58 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.19 $80.38
Premium $4.65 $43.98 $87.96
Diesel $5.30 $50.12 $100.25

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Whiteville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 14:05:12, although it is 13:05:12 in Whiteville.

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.